FP&A Senior Manager

Job Title: FP&A Senior Manager

Employment Type: Temporary (8 months paternity cover)

Location: London

Our client, a global media business, is looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to join their team for an 8-month paternity cover. The role involves FP&A, stakeholder management and business partnering across teams. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with 3‑5 years post‑qualified experience, able to quickly jump into a dynamic, hands‑on role. Interviewing in the New Year, ideally starting late January 2026.

• Manage the consolidation and delivery of the financial and operating results.
• Set the budget and ensure stakeholders are well informed.
• Support the quarterly close process.
• Business partner across multiple entities.
• Manage 2 direct reports.
• Implement accurate and timely reporting.
• Lead monthly reviews of targets for the company's development.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 3‑5 years post‑qualified experience.
• Previous experience managing a team.
• Experience working in media is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, evolving environment.

To apply for this FP&A Senior Manager role, please use the apply button. Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. If you do not hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We recruit across all sectors with strong client relationships in technology, media, retail, pharma/biotech, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.