Commercial Finance Manager

Location: Leicestershire

Kennedy Pearce are hiring a Finance Manager, a 4 month contract for a media company in West London. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role sits within the EMEA Direct-to-Consumer finance team and focuses on financial planning, reporting, and cost management. The Finance Manager provides high-quality financial insight and analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Support core financial planning cycles, including forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range plans Actualise and maintain forecast models using driver-based assumptions Prepare and contribute to planning and forecast presentation decks for senior stakeholders Track actuals versus forecast, clearly explaining variances and key drivers Identify financial risks and opportunities and communicate them effectively Manage close and forecast reporting activities Review cost management processes and identify areas for improvement Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Director, including:
Revenue and cost analysis External data and analysis requests Process reviews and improvements The ideal candidate is ACA/CIMA qualified, has strong FP&A experience within the media sector, advanced Excel and financial systems skills (SAP/BW, Cognos), and a proven ability to partner with operational and commercial teams. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to work across multiple systems, teams, and locations.