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As a Finance Manager, you will support Studio Leadership with financial analysis and reporting, providing insights for decision-making and helping achieve organisational goals. You will be the primary contact for external accountants, payroll, and tax advisors. The role involves managing day-to-day finance operations, ensuring compliance, preparing forecasts and budgets, analyzing performance, and continuously improving finance processes. You need to be detail-oriented with strong modelling and problem-solving skills.

<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Role Overview</h3>As a Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Studio Leadership with financial analysis and reporting, providing insights that support decision-making and helping the organisation achieve its goals. You will be the main point of contact for external accountants, payroll provider and tax advisors.You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be detail-oriented, and demonstrate strong modelling and problem-solving skills.<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Key Responsibilities</h3>###### Accounting & Compliance<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Coordinate with external providers on payroll, accounting, and tax compliance matters.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage day-to-day finance operations, including bookkeeping, AP processing and vendor payments.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage administrative finance requirements such as VAT filing and VGTR tracking etc.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and internal policies.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Support month-end closing activities and statutory reporting in collaboration with external accountants.</li></ul>###### Financial Planning & Analysis<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Prepare and review monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and scenario modelling.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Analyse revenue recognition, projects P&L, and key performance indicators.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Provide financial insights and actionable recommendations to support decision-making.</li></ul>###### Process Improvement<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Continuously identify opportunities to enhance finance processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Participate in group-level initiatives to strengthen workflows, automation, and the adoption of AI-driven tools.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Required Skills and Experience</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance / Accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Finance or FP&A; experience in Audit or Transaction Services is highly valued.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial controlling, and UK tax regulations.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Proficiency in Excel modelling; experience with Power Query or Power Automate is an advantage.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Highly analytical, meticulous, and able to meet deadlines.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Desirable Experience</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience in an international finance function.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong Management Accountant looking to step up to a Finance Manager role.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Gaming experience is nice to have but not essential for this role.</li></ul>If you think this is the role for you please send us your CV and an introductory email, which helps us to get to know you better. We aim to respond to your application within 2 working days.Usually we will conduct a telephone interview, prior to any face to face or virtual interviews.If you experience an error submitting your application, please email us at recruitment@thirdkindgames.com.Upload your CVAdditional filesJob applicant privacy noticeApplications, CVs and other personal details collected during the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with the policy outlined in our Job Applicant Privacy Notice. Tick here to confirm that you have read and agree to this notice.SendWe use cookies to improve your experience. By using this site you accept our <a href="https://thirdkindgames.com/careers/finance-manager/privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">Privacy Policy.</a>Accept Manage

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