Interim P2P Finance Lead - Entertainment

Our client is looking for an end-to-end Finance Operations Analyst to join their London-based Finance team, supporting operations in a fast-paced, creative & collaborative environment. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you'll oversee the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process, ensuring financial transactions are accurate, compliant and delivered efficiently. Workday Financials experience is essential.

Responsibilities:

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• Manage the end-to-end P2P process, including supplier onboarding, purchase orders, invoice reviews and supplier queries for the EMEA region
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• Partner with cross-functional teams to support procurement activities, contracts and finance-related requests
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• Ensure invoices and expenses are accurately coded, approved and processed in line with company policies
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• Support month-end close by preparing accruals, investigating variances and maintaining accurate financial records
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• Monitor spend against budgets and forecasts, highlighting any risks or discrepancies
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• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and support ad hoc projects
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Requirements:

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• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
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• 3-5< years' experience in Finance Operations, Operational Finance, P2P or Accounts Payable
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• Strong understanding of P2P workflows, purchase orders and basic accounting principles, including accruals and CapEx vs OpEx
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• Experience supporting month-end close and working with ERP systems, ideally Workday Financials
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• Strong Excel, analytical and stakeholder management skills
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• Organised, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
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• Media, entertainment or shared services experience would be advantageous
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Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.