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Immediate Start Finance Manager | International Media Technology Business | London / Remote / Hybrid
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Immediate Start Finance Manager | International Media Technology Business | London / Remote / Hybrid
The Client
A profitable, cloud-native media technology business that helps major broadcasters, sports rights holders and streaming platforms move their live video workflows into the public cloud. Their products power live streaming, video distribution and content capture for events at serious scale, with a customer base that includes some of the biggest names in global sport and entertainment media.
Operating across the UK and US with c.45 FTE, the business has grown organically to just over £10m in revenue and remains profitable. Finance has historically been lean, and this maternity cover sits at a moment of real momentum for the business, with a possible corporate transaction on the horizon in the next 12 months.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO (ex-Big 4), this is a broad, hands-on Finance Manager role covering maternity leave for 1 year. You will take full day-to-day ownership of the finance function across both UK and US entities, spanning financial control, reporting, compliance, cash flow, budgeting and payroll. The business is used to moving quickly, so you will need to balance month-end discipline with the pace and shifting priorities of a growing company, working autonomously from day one.
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Key Responsibilities
- Own the month-end close to a five working day timetable, including journals, accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue and intercompany entries across multiple entities
- Produce the monthly management accounts pack, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and variance commentary, for CFO review
- Own the statutory accounts process and ensure revenue is recognised correctly
- Manage all compliance responsibilities, including accounts filing, tax filing, R&D claims and VAT returns
- Own the OPEX budget, working with department heads to monitor spend and hold budgets to account
- Prepare and maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast and manage working capital
- Run full payroll across both UK and US entities
- Maintain the control environment and own the finance tech stack, driving automation as transaction volumes scale
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Essential Experience
- Experienced working in a fast-paced SME, with a slim finance team
- Strong all-round Finance Manager background; qualified accountants preferred, but candidates with equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered
- Proven experience running month-end close independently to a tight deadline
- Multi-entity experience, ideally spanning both UK and US operations
- Solid technical knowledge of UK statutory reporting, VAT and tax compliance
- Hands-on experience with Xero, Dext or comparable accounting and AP automation tools
- A self-starter who can operate autonomously with limited handover in a fast-paced, scaling business
Desirable Experience
- Background in SaaS, technology, broadcasting, media
- Experience preparing or supporting R&D tax credit claims
- Experience improving or automating finance systems and processes as a business scales
Package
- Day Rate: £300 - £400 per day, depending on experience
- Location: Remote / hybrid, 1 day per week in the office
- Start Date: As soon as possible (immediately available only)
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