Finance Manager

Position Summary

The role will deal with the Head Quarter (HQ) reporting functions for both EMEA and UK entities. You will be working closely with the senior stakeholders across the business as well as colleagues in operations and central offices. This role will include overseeing a couple of direct reports. The wider Operations/Controls Finance team consists of 30 permanent staff headed up by the EMEA CFO. The department adds value to the agencies within Mediabrands by providing operational support and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing accurate and timely monthly, forecast and budget cost centre information for HQ stakeholders across our UK and EMEA businesses.
• Preparation of the annual budget and regular forecasts with insightful analysis.
• Provision of monthly analysis of HQ employees, salary-related information including pension and benefit analysis and headcount.
• Provision of central office cost analysis and maintenance for purposes of reporting to the Regional Controllers Team (RCT) and IPG Corporate in accordance with our US reporting framework.
• Maintaining a strong internal control environment across the business consistent with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements and wider IPG financial policies. A key area of focus will be monitoring staff travel and entertainment expenditure.
• Key liaison with external and internal auditor teams.
• Maintenance of HR-related finance information on the HR Link portal and liaison with HR on payroll changes.
• Completion of monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet reconciliation for HQ for local and regional review for all agencies within our location.
• Coaching, and development of two direct reports.
• Adhoc tasks as directed by the Financial Controller and Director, Financial Control.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Relevant degree / Studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Confident communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Intermediate-level Excel skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines.

At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal-opportunity employers and are committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need any adjustments to ensure our recruitment process is fully accessible to you, then please contact us at [email protected].

Mediabrands UK