Finance Specialist

Venn Group is delighted to be partnered with a renowned broadcasting corporation to recruit a Finance Specialist for a 5 month interim assignment. This role focuses on IFRS 16 lease accounting, supporting compliance, contract assessment, and financial forecasting within a dynamic and high-value operating environment.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide technical expertise on IFRS 16 lease accounting and related cost treatment
• Review and assess contracts for lease implications in accordance with accounting standards
• Manage and maintain lease schedules, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting
• Ensure all lease activity complies with internal accounting policies and IFRS standards
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to communicate the financial impact of lease arrangements
• Support month-end and year-end processes related to lease accounting and disclosures

Ideal candidate profile:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong understanding of IFRS 16 lease accounting, including contract assessment and financial impact analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets and financial models
• Effective communicator with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance audiences
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system is advantageous but not essential

Agency reference number: J89462

Location: Cardiff

Duration: 5 months, subject to further extension

Pay rate: £225 - £300 per day (paid via an Umbrella company)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates