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Join the esteemed Bloomsbury Publishing team as a Finance Manager and play a pivotal role in the global success of an iconic publishing house
Overview
Salary
£70000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly?
Hybrid (In-person ~2 days / week)- UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary: Bloomsbury Publishing is an illustrious independent publishing house known for its Nobel, Pulitzer, and Booker Prize-winning authors. It is the birthplace of the Harry Potter series and prides itself on its diverse and prestigious catalog. With its global presence in major cities, Bloomsbury is a beacon in the literary world, offering a vibrant and dynamic workplace for passionate individuals.
- Role Summary:
- Leadership in financial reporting for global operations.
- Drive efficiency and process improvement within the finance department.
- Ensure robust monthly financial accounts are produced.
- Maintain a solid controls environment and compliance with IFRS.
- Role Requirements:
- Must be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Experience in delivering monthly management accounts in a commercial setting.
- Proven track record of process and system enhancements.
- Ability to identify risks and opportunities and communicate effectively with senior staff.
- Highly skilled in advanced Excel functions.
- Benefits:
- Flexible hybrid working pattern.
- Generous holiday allocation and personal wellness days.
- Access to a suite of health and well-being benefits and staff networks.
- Engagement in company culture through various events and initiatives.
The Company Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney.
The Role This role sits within the Finance department located at Bloomsbury’s Head Office in Bedford Square, London. The Finance Manager leads on financial reporting for Global Bloomsbury operations with a focus on efficiency and process improvement. The role is responsible for producing robust monthly financial accounts, maintaining an appropriate controls environment and ensuring compliance with the Group’s accounting standards (IFRS).
Job Requirements Academic Qualifications Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent). Work Experience Experience of delivering monthly management accounts in a high pressure, commercial environment. Demonstrable experience of delivering process and systems improvements. Able to identify and raise risks, threats and opportunities. Interpersonal & Management skills Able to develop successful relationships with senior staff across the Group. Proactive, energetic, pragmatic and hardworking. Highly resilient and adaptable – able to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders. Good communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to present financial information in a manner that can be understood by all recipients Fast and accurate, attention to detail Proactive and motivated, able to show initiative and work independently Strong technical, analytical and judgement skills Problem solver with a track record of undertaking and delivering projects Technical Skills/Experience Highly proficient in advanced excel functionality (sumifs, vlookup and pivot tables).
Benefits Working Pattern hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred) Holidays 25 days holiday 3.5 days Christmas company holiday Other Benefits Two paid Personal Wellness Days Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week Season Ticket Loan Share Save Scheme AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance) In-house Doctor Eye Care Voucher Scheme Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom (BAME), Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 21 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources.
