Finance Manager - Media

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join a growing media business, reporting to the Finance Director and taking ownership of a broad finance function. This is a hands-on role covering month-end, bookkeeping, project accounting, revenue recognition, media accruals, reporting and forecasting, alongside the management of two Finance Assistants. Ideal for a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with 3-4 years' relevant experience who is ready to take the next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and manage two Finance Assistants.
• Manage the month-end close process.
• Oversee project finances, revenue recognition and media accruals.
• Produce budgets, forecasts and management reports.
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.
• Review sales invoices and supplier requests.
• Improve finance processes, systems and controls.
• Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to the wider business.
• Support the Finance Director with wider projects.
• Identify opportunities to use technology and AI to improve efficiency.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• 3-4 years' relevant finance experience.
• Experience within media, creative, entertainment or service-based businesses.
• Strong accounting and double-entry knowledge.
• Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills.
• Confident using finance systems and improving processes.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring junior staff.
• Organised, proactive and commercially minded.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to step into a Finance Manager role within the media sector, with genuine responsibility across finance, team leadership and business partnering.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.