Interim Commercial Finance Manager

Job Description

Your new company

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly recognisable, fast-paced consumer-facing business with a global footprint. Operating at the heart of a dynamic and creative sector, the organisation delivers high-profile projects and experiences that engage millions of customers worldwide.

As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking an experienced finance manager to join on an initial 6-month contract, taking ownership of a talented finance team while partnering closely with senior commercial stakeholders.
Your new role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead a team of qualified and part-qualified finance professionals whilst acting as a trusted business partner across a range of commercial and operational functions.

Responsibilities will include

• Leading the month-end close and financial reporting process

Managing forecasting, budgeting and commercial performance analysis

Partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making

Driving financial controls, reconciliations and process improvements

Supporting business planning, modelling and commercial evaluations

Leading and developing a high-performing finance team

Working across multiple projects, ensuring accurate reporting and insightful analysis

Supporting tax, compliance and governance requirements
This role would particularly suit someone from a media, entertainment, events, advertising or wider creative industry background looking for an opportunity to broaden their leadership responsibilities and gain exposure to a high-profile, commercially focused organisation. What you'll need to succeed

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Experience operating at Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager or Senior Finance Manager level

Strong team leadership and people management experience

Proven ability to business partner with senior non-finance stakeholders

A commercial mindset with the ability to influence decision-making

Excellent month-end, reporting and financial control experience

Strong forecasting, budgeting and analytical skills

Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge

A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment What you'll get in return

Opportunity to join a recognised and highly respected brand

Visible and impactful leadership role

Exposure to senior executives and key strategic decisions

Chance to lead and develop an established finance team

Fast-paced, commercially focused environment

6-month contract with the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy

If you're a qualified finance professional from a media, creative, entertainment or consumer-focused background looking for your next impactful interim assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now

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