Interim Finance Manager

Cedar is currently partnered with a global Media business to support with the recruitment of an Interim Finance Manager based in Central London. This role is offered on a 12-month, fixed-term contract basis with an annual salary of 60,000 - 63,000 + benefits.

The Company
A global leader within the Media & Entertainment industry.

The Role
As an Interim Finance Manager, your duties will include:

• Preparing annual budgets and monthly forecasts to align with company objectives.
• Delivering timely management accounts, financial statements, and variance analyses, adhering to US GAAP.
• Handling complex transactions and reconciliations, including revenue, royalty expenses, and advance payables.
• Ensuring robust financial controls, following GAAP/IFRS and industry-specific accounting standards.
• Preparing UK GAAP-compliant statutory accounts with US GAAP reconciliation.
• Enhancing financial systems and reporting capabilities, leveraging technology to boost efficiency.
• Working with licensing, royalties, and A&R to drive financial insights and support business initiatives.

Your Profile

You will ideally have:

• A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/CA).
• Strong foundation in financial accounting, analysis, planning, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• While not essential, previous experience within the Media / Entertainment industry and/or knowledge of royalties is highly advantageous.
• The salary of 60,000 - 63,000 per year represents a fair value, or logical increase on your previous salary or day rate.
• Availability to start immediately or at short notice.

Compensation & Benefits:

As well as the annual salary of 60k - 63k, this contract role as Interim Finance Manager offers the chance to join one of the most reputable and recognisable Media businesses in the world, with an accompanying blue-chip benefits package.

Their highly impressive Central London office is walking distance from multiple bus and rail stops. You will be expected to attend the office 3-4 days per week.

They are a highly collaborative, collegiate environment, that rewards success.