Finance Manager

Finance Manager - £85-90k - Music - London (2 days a week)

The Opportunity

A private equity-backed global Music Media business, operating in over 100 countries, is seeking a commercially minded and technically strong Finance Manager to join its London-based head office. This is a high-impact role focused on financial reporting, statutory compliance, process improvement, and team leadership.

You'll work closely with senior finance stakeholders and external advisors, while leading and developing a small team. It’s an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a broader, leadership-driven role in a fast-paced and creative industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting.
• Maintain high standards in the classification and recording of accounting transactions.
• Deliver variance analysis and commentary on operational and non-operational spend.
• Review key balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, etc.).
• Own and review judgmental balance sheet provisions on a monthly basis.
• Oversee statutory reporting for multiple European entities.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and manage local audits.
• Partner with external advisors on financial statements and tax compliance (e.g., VAT, corporation tax).
• Lead annual impairment reviews of investments.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Manage and mentor a team of up to three finance professionals.
• Support the development and progression of junior team members.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and supportive team environment.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong technical accounting background, with experience in statutory reporting and audits.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (ERP experience like Oracle is a plus).
• Well-organised, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communicator, able to work cross-functionally and explain finance to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused.
• Confident identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements.
• Experience leading or mentoring a small team preferred

Why Apply?

• Work in a global, fast-moving business at the intersection of music, media, and technology.
• Step into a leadership role with broad exposure and room to grow.
• Competitive salary and hybrid working (2 days in London office).