The Chelsea Magazine Company is a specialist independent print and digital publisher of lifestyle and sporting content. Founded in 2007, the company was acquired by Telegraph Media Group in 2023.
Our team of 75 talented and enthusiastic staff are the people behind popular media brands including The English Garden, The English Home, Artists & Illustrators, Britain – The Official Magazine and Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting. Our editorial teams produce exceptional content that is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of magazine readers and millions of digital users, which is successfully monetised by our sales and marketing experts.
The Management Accountant provides support and guidance to the Chelsea Magazines business areas to help them effectively manage their budgets whilst ensuring integrity of financial information across all relevant cost lines. You’ll provide financial information and reports to the business on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis; provide balance sheet management and cashflow input and flag risks to the business in a timely fashion. This role is being offered on a 9 month fixed term contract starting in January 2025.
Weekly / Monthly Reporting
Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis and associated reporting
Investigate variances with the business heads and identify solutions
Produce weekly forecast update for relevant business areas, providing analysis of any week on week changes
Identify risks and opportunities
Balance sheet review & reconciliations
Ensure invoices are raised in a timely fashion where appropriate
Provide high-quality financial reporting and information to finance and the business
Responsible for producing reporting packs as required
Work to strict deadlines and monthly reporting calendar
Support the annual budgeting process by working with the business to produce cost forecasts where appropriate
Analyse trends and identify variances or anomalies
Support production of relevant presentations
Support modelling of outcomes and sensitivities
Ensure budgeting and forecasting models are utilised effectively and data is communicated to the business for review and ratification
Liaise with the business to ensure forecast costs are accurately captured from a year to date perspective as well as a forecast perspective.
The above is not exhaustive, this is a varied role with great opportunities for learning and development.
This role would be a great fit for a part-qualified management accountant. Successful candidates will have:
Strong Excel modelling skills
Experience of Board/Agresso or similar systems preferred although not essential
Great communication skills and proactive approach
Ability to present financial information to a variety of stakeholders
Collaborative and good at building relationships
Curiosity and problem solving ability
At The Chelsea Magazine Company we offer competitive salaries, plus a range of other benefits, including:
25 days holiday and company pension
On-site gym, GP and massage
Free digital subscriptions
Regular staff socials and more!