Finance Manager

Media 10 Ltd

About us

Media 10 is a highly decorated media and events company that has a fast-growing portfolio of consumer and business-to-business events covering the design, interiors, lifestyle and construction sectors. As well as being one of the leading event organisers in the UK, the company also publishes a number of award-winning magazines and owns a series of digital publications and websites.

As part of the company’s growth plans, we now seek to appoint a Finance Manager to join our finance team. Based in our Loughton office, this newly created role will report to the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director and will have exposure to senior decision makers across the business. You will play a key role in managing the day-to-day activities of the finance department contributing to the success of the company.

You will take ownership of the core finance function, manage a small team, and drive improvement in processes and systems as the business continues to grow. This is a hands-on role, combining team leadership with direct involvement in financial reporting and operations.

Key responsibilities

Team Leadership: Key to the success of this role will be to lead, mentor and manage a small, motivated team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Group Management Accounts: Ultimate responsibility for delivery of the Group Management Accounts and ensuring all team reporting deadlines are met. As part of this you will prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the B2B division while reviewing reporting prepared by the Management Accountant for the Consumer Division.

Stakeholder Communication: liaise with the sales, marketing, and operational teams to provide management information, analysis and commentary to non-accountants.

Review and approve weekly/monthly payment runs which are prepared by the Accounts Assistant.

Prepare VAT returns and HMRC compliance reporting, working with external advisors where necessary.

Prepare statutory accounts for a number of stand-alone trading companies

Provide information and liaise with the external auditors for the year-end audit, accounts finalisation and tax returns.

Financial Analysis: Conduct thorough financial analysis, identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Cost Management: Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize financial performance while maintaining quality standards.

Process Improvement: review systems, processes and controls in order to Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, implement best practices, and enhance efficiency within the finance department.

Requirements:

ACA/ACCA qualified
Proven experience managing or supervising a team either currently working in practice (audit or similar) and seeking a first move into industry, or already operating in a Finance Manager role within a small or mid-sized business.
Comfortable working a hands-on role within a small team.
Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is essential. Working knowledge of SAGE 200 is desirable.
Leadership qualities with the ability to lead a team and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

The role is varied and challenging and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will develop to be part of the senior finance management team with scope to take on further responsibilities as the company continues to grow.

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