Trading as emap for its B2B division, Metropolis International is a fast-growing business, privately owned Media Group with over £50m of annual revenue, structured in two divisions – consumer media, and business-to-business media. In both parts of the business, we run print magazines, digital content and both face-to-face and virtual awards, conferences and other events. Metropolis is actively looking at acquiring more media businesses. We employ over 480 people in offices in West London, Croydon, Fleet street, Devon and Dublin.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
Reporting & supporting the Head of Business Partnering and working alongside another Business Partnering Accountant.
Key Responsibilities:
Month end reporting, ensuring timely and accurate production of management reporting, with detailed analysis of major variances against budgets and forecasts
Production of forecasts and budgets working in support of the commercial business
Lead meetings when reviewing Month end/Forecast/Budget
Business Partnering including decision support for divisional Managing Directors
Assisting with finance integration of new acquisitions and implementation of new systems and business processes
Identify efficiencies, cost saving opportunities and review revenue enhancing opportunities
Skills and Experience:
Part Qualified (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) Graduate Accountant
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in commerce and industry
Experience preferred in a similar role
Good knowledge of UK accounting principles and procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good IT literacy, especially finance systems, and sales order/CRM systems
Strong planning and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyse information and processes
Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships
Proactive thinking around business growth & challenging business partners where necessary
Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation
Personal Specifications and Core Competencies:
Bright, keen, proactive self-starter with a passion for improving systems and processes, identifying efficiencies, cost saving opportunities and revenue enhancing opportunities
Commercial, interested in business and in adding value to commercial managers’ thinking
Experience of liaising with non-finance staff and building relationships
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Logical thinker with good problem-solving abilities
Hard working organized and efficient with a passion for detail
Excellent Excel skills
Calm under pressure with prior experience of producing high quality work to deadlines
Good team player & strong inter-personal skills
1st time passes in accountancy exams
Academic (e.g. 2.1 degree or above)
Learning & Development:
At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees.
Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, events management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organizational objectives.
To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialized programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy.
This exciting position is a full-time hybrid role. 2 days in the office, 3 days from home. This could change over time depending on business needs.
Remote working or visa sponsorship are not available. emap does not offer visa sponsorship. Based on the UK employment law you need to have valid right to work in UK. Share code will be required during the interview process.
Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees.
25 days of holiday per year (with the option to buy or sell)
Health plan
Life assurance
Cycle-to-work scheme
Discounted gym memberships
Retail discount vouchers
Rail season ticket loans
Private virtual GP access
Pension scheme
Income protection and more
Continuous learning & development opportunities
Seasonal flu jabs on site
One paid volunteer day per year
Summer and Winter parties
Work from home during August
In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects