Finance Manager

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing can shape your view of the world like travel. So, every day we share our clients’ stories from our perspective to inspire people to see the world differently. Our personalised service, strategy and creativity connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places to change their view for the better. At MMGY, we inspire people to go places.

London, Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our UK finance team and partner with regional Brand Leads and Managing Directors across the business.

This is a broad role covering financial reporting, revenue recognition, budgeting and forecasting, tax, audit, client billing and profitability, as well as the development of financial policies and processes.

You’ll manage a team of five across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, while working closely with the EMEA Financial Controller and senior leadership across the UK and globally.

You will:

• Partner with senior leadership on P&L, client billing and profitability.
• Manage monthly revenue recognition and reporting for UK entities in line with US GAAP, including variance analysis and presentation to global leadership.
• Lead month-end close in NetSuite, including journal entries, P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for revenue and the cost base.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns and assist with corporation tax computations.
• Manage the annual audit and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Prepare quarterly and annual returns for HMRC and ONS.
• Develop and implement financial policies.
• Manage the fixed asset register.
• Approve weekly pay runs and post monthly payroll journals.
• Manage a team of five across AP and AR.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis as required by senior management.

We’d love to speak to someone with:

• A recognised accounting qualification, preferably ACA, with at least three years’ experience in a finance team responsible for multiple entities.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly FRS 102, and US GAAP; IFRS exposure would be beneficial.
• Experience working in an agency or project-based environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to discuss financial information with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Strong Excel skills and financial systems experience; NetSuite would be beneficial.
• A self-starting approach, with the ability to use initiative and proactively push things forward.
• A collaborative approach and an interest in getting involved in company activities and events.

Our industry-leading benefits:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule - 3 days in office and 2 days WFH.
• Generous annual holiday package including 25 days of annual leave, 3 personal days and year-end holiday break.
• Private medical, life and income protection insurance and pension scheme contribution from the company.
• Lively social calendar with numerous activities and events to take part in.
• Weekly fresh fruit deliveries.
• Dog friendly office.
• Cycle to work scheme/Season Ticket Loan.
• Work from anywhere / work from any office benefits.

Who Are We? We’re a travel-obsessed collective of more than 600 people across the country and around the globe. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That’s why we’re focused on nurturing a workforce that is representative of the places we visit.