Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location:

Peterborough

Department:
Finance

Salary Range:
Not Specified

Advertising End Date: 12 Jul 2026

You will join the Finance team, based in our Peterborough office. You will be part of a collaborative, focused team dedicated to driving financial clarity and precision across our dynamic corporate landscape.

As Finance Manager, you will report to the Head of Finance
- Treasury, supporting a variety of treasury related operational and commercial activity across the News UK Group, including Times Media, The Sun, News Broadcasting and our Newsprintr joint venture.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to important finance processes, and be involved in projects and discussions that go beyond routine treasury. For the right person, this position offers the chance to step into a genuinely varied treasury role, broaden your experience beyond a traditional finance remit, and grow as a senior member of the team while supporting the continued development of the function.

• Review and oversee daily and weekly cash‑flow processes, providing clear visibility to UK and US management teams.
• Present financial insights and cash‑flow narratives to News UK management, turning complex numbers into a clear, compelling story.
• Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly cash‑flow submissions for seamless delivery to our global headquarters in New York.
• Develop rolling weekly and quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and long‑range cash‑flow plans by collaborating closely across various business divisions.
• Manage the accurate recording of cash book entries, bank reconciliations, and the daily cash‑flow positioning process with our banking partners.
• Collaborate daily with our offshore transactional treasury team in India to maintain smooth, efficient global operations.
• Drive continuous process improvement by exploring and implementing AI capabilities to maximise departmental efficiency.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance
  - Treasury when required, providing key leadership support and guidance to the wider team.

• Hold a full professional accountancy qualification (such as ACA, CIMA, or ACCA).
• Exhibit exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a natural ability to build narratives around numbers for senior management.
• Demonstrate advanced systems savviness and high attention to detail to ensure the absolute accuracy of corporate financial submissions.
• Possess previous experience collaborating closely with offshore transactional teams, helping to maintain strong daily cross‑border operational links.
• Bring a forward‑thinking, innovative mindset with a keen interest in leveraging automation and AI tools to evolve traditional financial workflows.

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free Class Pass at Home, weekly in person/virtual exercise classes
• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• Wide range of training available, plus full Linked In Learning access
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.