Management Accountant

About Us:

 

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace:

 

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups

About the role:

The FT Newspaper is produced at 16 print sites globally, and is distributed into multiple countries via 6 channels around the world. Reporting into the UK Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner, the Management Accountant - Print Circulation will provide key management accounting & Finance support across all financial processes, reporting and business modelling. This role follows UK working hours.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to gain experience working in a high-profile business that requires strong financial support in order to meet ambitious goals and targets.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Timely & accurate preparation of the distribution cost analysis and reporting to business and finance stakeholders. 
• Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Support in preparing timely and accurate quarterly financial forecasts & operating plans for both revenues and costs as required.
• Assistance with the raising and reconciliation of Purchase Orders in relation to distribution costs.
• First point of contact for PO related queries within the team.
• Contribution of ideas to help streamline our processes and develop our reporting to the business
• Timely and accurate maintenance of all procedure documentation relating to their area of responsibilities.
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by the business and the Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner

 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• ACCA/CIMA part-qualified, a bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Financial Management or equivalent would be an advantage but not a pre-requisite.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in a relevant finance environment.
• Confident communicator with a variety of audiences for regular interactions within the Finance team, the wider FT business, other support functions, and in some cases external third parties. This role will also have a high degree of virtual interaction (telephone, video and email) with the UK, US and other FT global offices. Clear communication and the ability and desire to integrate into a remote Global team is essential for success.
• Demonstrable, intermediate level ability with MS Excel is essential (advanced level preferred).
• Experience with Google suite, Oracle Accounts and Essbase would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable analytical skills, comfortable with large financial data sets.
• Effective organisation and time management skills, able to handle multiple requests and prioritise accordingly. 
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated with an ability to work independently. 
• Great attention to detail
• Proactive to understand stakeholder needs and take initiative to problem solve.
• Technical experience with or the ability to adapt quickly to newly implemented general ledger systems as well as other supporting systems.

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits:

 

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced family leave packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here. 

 

Further Information:

 

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.