Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Entertainment

In a business where event cycles, venue operations, and content schedules run in parallel, the finance function has to move quickly and stay accurate. This entertainment group operates across several trading activities, each with its own performance drivers, cost pressures, and reporting needs. As the organisation continues to evolve its reporting cadence and strengthen control, they are seeking a Finance Manager to run core finance delivery, improve month-end effectiveness, and provide practical commercial insight to operational teams.

The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and meaningful financial insight. The role offers broad exposure across group entities, projects, and operational teams within a fast-paced, creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee month-end close processes and prepare accurate management accounts

Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across the group

Partner with operational teams to monitor costs, margins, and performance

Review project and event profitability, providing insight on cost control and efficiency

Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and strong financial controls

Support statutory reporting, audit preparation, and compliance requirements

Improve finance processes, reporting, and systems across the group

Manage and develop junior finance team members where applicable

Candidate Profile

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Previous experience in entertainment, media, or project-based environments

Strong analytical and reporting skills with a commercial mindset

Confident communicator able to work with non-finance stakeholders

High level of Excel and financial reporting capability

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment