Haymarket Media Group
Director of UK Management Accounts
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Director of Management Accounts (DMA)
Overview
The Director of Management Accounts (DMA) is a high-impact leadership role within our UK business. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the DMA serves as the strategic interface between the UK business divisions and the Management Accounts team. You will hold a seat on all UK Divisional Boards and will be directly accountable to each UK Board team for financial performance and insights.
Leadership & Strategy
- Team Management: Provide direct line management for the UK management accounts team, overseeing roles across all UK divisions.
- Service Excellence: Ensure the team delivers outstanding service through accurate and timely weekly estimates, monthly accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets.
- Operational Influence: Act as a change agent by challenging the status quo and implementing pro-active problem-solving approaches.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
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Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Work with the Director, Finance Reporting & Systems to develop new and existing reports in line with business needs.
- Communicate monthly financial management information and commentary for leadership and the Board.
- Prepare commercially-sound variance analysis and ad-hoc budgetary reports at Division/Market/Brand/Work-Order levels.
- Verify the integrity of management accounting information and ensure consistent usage of the chart of accounts and hierarchy of Market/Division/Brand across the business.
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Planning & Control
- Manage, consolidate, and advise on Budget and Forecast procedures, including long-term financial planning for the UK business.
- Assist the CFO in developing robust controls and processes to ensure uniformity of reporting and enhanced KPI tracking.
- Facilitate regular budget holder meetings with Managing Directors (MDs) and P&L owners to ensure disciplined budget management.
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- Strategic Support
- Identify key business opportunities and threats by inspecting operational details deeply.
- Produce financial data for special projects, including due diligence and other CFO-led initiatives.
Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum Criteria
Person Specification
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with significant experience in producing financial information for senior management.
- Leadership: Proven track record of leading, developing, and motivating teams while maintaining accountability.
- Communication: Strong, confident interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate key concerns and control issues to the CFO.
- Technical Skills: Advanced spreadsheet and business system skills with a high level of analytical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Organisation: Exceptional planning and prioritising skills to manage complex team workloads.
We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria.
To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post.
Why work with us?
Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. Our services span:
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- Paid content and subscription services
- Integrated advertising and content marketing packages
- Market-leading branded experiences that inspire decisions
From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards, and professional education services, we deliver impactful outcomes.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year (excluding bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days
- Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our "Work from Anywhere days"
- Flexible working hours (core hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Health Cash Plans, including medical expenses, dental care, and optical services
Our Commitment
At Haymarket, we prioritise social and environmental responsibility, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our values—diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility, and sustainability—are central to our business.
We support our personal and professional lives through:
- A blended working model (3 days in-office, 2 flexible)
- A culture of creativity, collaboration, and equality
Haymarket is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring all candidates receive equal opportunity regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability.
If you need reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@haymarket.com.
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