Finance Manager, 12 month FTC, INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Finance Manager (up to £60,000)

At Immediate, we’re home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and Gardeners World. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We help inspire them; deepening their knowledge, skills and fuelling their passions, to enjoy more of what life has to offer.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor, or indoor, spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation with loved ones – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our finance team as maternity cover for 12 months. This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking for a development opportunity within a fast paced, award-winning organisation. We support and nurture our people and are creating a fantastic place for people to work and enjoy. The Finance Manager will report to the Finance Director and be responsible for the management accounts and business partnering for a portfolio of assets. The role includes line management and mentorship of part-qualified management accountants.

As a Finance Manager you will;

• Produce timely, accurate and high-quality monthly reports and management accounts.
• Review and complete commentary and variance analysis for assigned division; ensure appropriate challenge/supporting analyses to ensure full understanding of divisional performance. This includes both designated business areas and the consolidation for the business division.
• Lead the annual budget and forecast process for assigned division.
• Support Group MDs in commercial analysis across the portfolio with particular focus on providing bespoke reports to support decision making for strategic initiatives around unit pricing, yield, publishing frequency and market opportunities.
• Co-ordinate and maintain monthly finance meetings with key stakeholders from portfolio and ensure clear communication of group process and timelines.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to improve balance sheet management; review process, making recommendations for improvement and implement as appropriate.
• Business partner at MD level, with the ability to work with brands and problem solve independently.
• Undertake detailed ad-hoc analysis including key KPIs (identifying both financial and non-financial).
• Mentoring junior staff members.
• Ad hoc work as required by the Finance Director.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent
• Previous experience gained in a similar commercial environment.
• A proven business partner with a track record of partnering senior stakeholders and provision of financial analysis and investigation to support decision making process.
• Experience of working to timetables and strict procedures
• Demonstrable attention to detail and ability to apply a methodology for ensuring high level of accuracy.
• Experience and understanding of financial systems/software, advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrable experience of/commitment to developing and implementing continual process improvements in a complex reporting structure is a requirement for the role, as is the ability to respond flexibly to changing operational needs.
• A “finisher” with the genuine drive, enthusiasm and commitment to improve the effectiveness of management reporting processes.
• Confident team player with strong influencing, facilitation and communication skills.
• Media industry background would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Professional, thorough, and detail-orientated, with advanced problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the brand and business at all levels.

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development  
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our local communities and the impact we have on the environment. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.