Finance Manager (Acquisitions) Media, ASAP start.

Altum Consulting are partnering exclusively with an established Media business to recruit a Qualified Finance Manager for an initial 6 month period. The successful contractor will be responsible for producing monthly financials for a recent major acquisition into the group. Applying candidates must be available to start in January.

Role:

• Be the main point of contact with the Transitional Services Provider in respect of the finance related transitional services.
• Post monthly results of the acquisition based on information provided by the Provider.
• Map and build dynamic processes to bring financial information of the acquisition into the groups accounting system.
• Analytically review the monthly results of the acquisition to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations related to the acquisition.
• Be responsible for ensuring receipts from the Provider are timely and accurate.
• Build a process to wind down the balances in relation to the transitional services once that period has finished.

You'll be/have:

• Graduate calibre, qualified Accountant with experience gained in a series of dynamic, change-oriented businesses.
• Able to develop successful relationships with senior staff across the Group and Provider.
• Highly resilient and adaptable - able to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong technical, analytical and judgement skills
• Problem solver with a track record of undertaking and delivering projects
• Experience of delivering monthly management accounts in a high pressure, commercial environment.
• Immediately available/short notice period.

For further information please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview and start.