Financial Accountant (12-Month FTC) | High-Growth Digital Sports Media Business | Manchester
Harmonic are delighted to be partnering on an exclusive basis with one of the UK's fastest-growing digital sports media businesses, in the search for a Financial Accountant to join their Manchester-based finance team. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with a genuine chance of becoming permanent. It suits a tech-savvy, self-starting finance professional who wants real ownership in a fast-moving media environment.
The Business:
Our client is a digital media business founded in 2021. It has quickly become one of the most-watched sports content brands in the world, with tens of millions of monthly views across its channels. It is known for long-form conversations with the biggest names in sport, fan-led debate and hit original series. The team is around 50 people and growing quickly.
The business was acquired by a major UK media group last year. More recently, it acquired a portfolio of early-stage content brands of its own. The result is an interesting and complex structure: a small, creative business sitting inside a large corporate group, which in turn owns very young content companies. Finance sits at the centre of all of this. The team is led by an experienced CFO-level finance leader and a Head of Finance, supported by a Financial Accountant who comes from a production accounting background.
The Role:
This hire will work alongside the existing Financial Accountant and complement their skill set. Our client is especially keen to bring in someone with strong Excel skills who is comfortable with finance systems, AI tools and automation. You would help shape how the finance function works as it integrates into the wider group.
Your main focus will be the newly acquired content companies. You will own their month-end accounts, bring structure to purchase ordering and intercompany recharges, and help migrate the business onto the group's finance system. The migration is targeted for early November. The group's processes and timelines also need to be followed, so you will need to balance building new processes with keeping to the group's standards.
Senior finance leadership is not always based in Manchester, so you will need the maturity and self-discipline to manage yo...
Financial Accountant (12-Month FTC) employer: Harmonic Group Ltd Careers
As a Financial Controller at this fast-growing global consumer brand based in London, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and collaboration. The company offers competitive benefits, including hybrid working options, and fosters an environment where your contributions directly impact the company's continued success and expansion. With a focus on innovation and quality, this privately owned firm provides unique opportunities for professional growth within a thriving international market.
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