Finance Manager SME Advertising Organisation London - Harmonic Group Ltd : Job Details

Finance Manager | SME Advertising Organisation | London

Harmonic are delighted to be retained by one of the UKs longest-standing advertising businesses on an exciting Finance Manager position.

Turning over £8-10mill, they are a leading industry body representing advertisers, agencies, and media owners, working to promote advertising in the UK. They advocate for the value of advertising to the economy and society, ensuring a trusted, accountable, and effective industry.

The Role:

Reporting into a brilliant Finance Director, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day financial management across 5 multi-currency entities whilst liaising with internal and external stakeholders. They're wanting this person to progress into an FC/HoF role with the business long-term and upskill the two junior finance team members that you will line manage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production of financial reports - income statements, cash flow & balance sheets
• Collaborate with department heads to align financial goals with operational needs
• Be a point of contact for external auditors, playing a key role in the annual external audits for all entities
• Review and approve payments in the bank and process the internal timesheets
• Management of the Billing Assistant and Finance Apprentice
• Quarterly VAT Returns
• Assisting the FD with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc tasks

Essential Skills:

• 2+ years as a Finance Manager role or similar
• Marketing / Advertising / Media experience
• ACCA / CIMA / ACA - ideally finalist or qual
• Management / mentorship experience
• A positive & motivated mindset

Bonus Skills:

• Xero accounting software experience
• Budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting experience

Location: London / Hybrid (3 days WFH)

Salary: £48-55K

Start Date: ASAP - will consider 2-3 month notice periods

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.