About the job
Bauer Media Outdoor stands out as one of the UK’s premier Out of Home media owners and infrastructure firms, boasting an extensive portfolio of over 33,000 advertising sites. With a dedicated team exceeding 600 professionals across 14 locations nationwide, we are at the forefront of crafting and executing some of the UK’s most impactful advertising campaigns.
At Bauer Media Outdoor, our mission is to shape the future of media by transforming our assets to benefit all stakeholders through innovative, data-driven solutions. We aspire to be both a platform for brands and a platform for good, achieving advertisers’ media goals while positively impacting the community.
About the Position
We are seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our finance team, reporting directly to the Deputy Financial Controller. This vital role is central to our financial operations, where your technical acumen will enhance our management accounting quality, and your leadership will empower a talented team to excel.
This position is ideal for a qualified accountant who is adept at analyzing complex journals, nurturing team development, collaborating with commercial stakeholders, and driving continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of four (including two Senior Management Accountants and two Management Accountants), fostering their growth and overseeing their daily activities.
- Manage the period-end timetable to ensure seamless operation of management accounting processes and adherence to deadlines.
- Review and scrutinize journals in accordance with DE GAAP and FRS102, including fixed and variable rent, revenue, operating costs, accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
- Collaborate with the Commercial Finance and FP&A teams to analyze period-end results, address inquiries, and oversee final adjustments.
- Ensure thorough balance sheet reconciliations are conducted, understood, and reviewed monthly, with timely resolution of any queries.
- Maintain a log of risks and opportunities, keeping the Financial Controller and Head of Financial Reporting updated on developments.
- Oversee the revenue share process, including audits and council submissions.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors throughout various audit cycles.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new systems and processes, ensuring all procedures are documented and compliant.

