Finance Manager - Entertainment
In a business where event cycles, venue operations, and content schedules run in parallel, the finance function has to move quickly and stay accurate. This entertainment group operates across several trading activities, each with its own performance drivers, cost pressures, and reporting needs. As the organisation continues to evolve its reporting cadence and strengthen control, they are seeking a Finance Manager to run core finance delivery, improve month-end effectiveness, and provide practical commercial insight to operational teams.
The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and meaningful financial insight. The role offers broad exposure across group entities, projects, and operational teams within a fast-paced, creative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee month-end close processes and prepare accurate management accounts
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across the group
Partner with operational teams to monitor costs, margins, and performance
Review project and event profitability, providing insight on cost control and efficiency
Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and strong financial controls
Support statutory reporting, audit preparation, and compliance requirements
Improve finance processes, reporting, and systems across the group
Manage and develop junior finance team members where applicable
Candidate Profile
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
Previous experience in entertainment, media, or project-based environments
Strong analytical and reporting skills with a commercial mindset
Confident communicator able to work with non-finance stakeholders
High level of Excel and financial reporting capability
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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