Financial Accounting Manager

A Financial Accounting Manager is required to join a large, fast-paced Media & Entertainment business based in Manchester.

This is a senior leadership role within a well-established finance operations function that is evolving  organisation is investing heavily in systems, automation and process optimisation, and this position will play a key role in strengthening controls, improving efficiency and leading a high-performing core accounting team.

Reporting into a senior finance leader, you’ll take ownership of core financial reporting processes while driving continuous improvement across the function.

• Lead and develop a team responsible for core financial accounting and month-end delivery
• Ensure accurate and timely production of financial statements and supporting reconciliations
• Strengthen governance, controls and documentation across accounting processes
• Drive automation and process standardisation across the wider finance function
• Support ongoing ERP enhancements and system upgrades
• Work closely with audit teams to ensure compliance and robust financial reporting
• Partner with peers across finance operations to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes
• Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

This is a visible leadership position within a large and complex organisation, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the confidence to operate in a changing environment.

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or an experienced QBE with significant leadership experience
• Have strong core financial accounting and month-end expertise
• Bring experience managing teams within a shared service or centralised finance environment
• Have worked in a large, process-driven business undergoing change or transformation
• Be systems-savvy, ideally with exposure to large ERP platforms
• Demonstrate resilience, strong communication skills and the ability to lead through change

Experience in Media, Entertainment, Production or similarly fast-moving sectors would be advantageous, though not essential.

In Return you’ll join a forward-thinking, commercially driven business with clear investment in its finance function and genuine progression opportunities across finance leadership, transformation and business partnering.

• 10% bonus
• Competitive pension and healthcare
• Hybrid working (2 days in Manchester office)