Consultant - Interim Recruitment at Baker Charles

London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)

3 - 6 month FTC

Start: ASAP

A high-growth media company is looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join their dynamic and fast‑paced finance team. Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting, you’ll play a critical role in managing and delivering consolidated financial reporting for the Group, ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal policies, and external regulatory standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and year‑end group consolidation processes, maintaining the consolidation chart of accounts.
• Prepare timely and accurate group consolidated financial statements, management reports and variance analyses.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with Shared Services, FP&A, Tax and Treasury teams to support group‑wide financial activities.
• Collaborate with studio finance teams globally, offering technical accounting guidance and ensuring compliance with Group policies.
• Draft technical accounting papers on key areas including IFRS 15, IFRS 3, and IFRS 2.
• Support the integration of acquisitions into Group reporting structures.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, automation, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 optimisation.
• Identify and implement improvements to reporting processes, controls, and systems.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate year‑end audit activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Proven post‑qualification experience in group financial accounting and reporting within a complex or multinational environment.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP, with experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – you're confident working across multiple geographies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a results‑driven mindset.
• Well‑organised, adaptable, and able to deliver under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI is highly desirable.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

• Entertainment Providers and Technology, Information and Media

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