Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Senior Manager, one of the key responsibilities of the Group Financial Reporting Manager will be to manage the Group reporting for the business and maintain accurate accounting records. The Group Financial Reporting Manager will also be responsible for managing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting with the year-end external audit process. ABOUT US_ At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ Preparation of monthly management packs and presentation to stakeholders. Calculation and preparation of monthly Group journals and maintaining accurate records across the group. Liaising with the various business units in collating month end reporting information as required. Maintain accurate, timely and detailed balance sheet reconciliations for the Group along with supporting commentary and agreed actions coming therefrom. Maintaining the group consolidation. Manage the year-end external audit process and own the preparation of the annual Statut Accounts. Produce technical accounting papers as required. Lead on implementation of new accounting standards as required. Increase robustness of Group processes and building process note for key areas. Assist with the integration of newly acquired companies as required.Support on NetSuite integration for new entities. Assist with other finance projects throughout the year as required. Participate in projects and initiatives which drive Talon's commitment to positive social and environmental causes. E.g., charity partnerships, volunteering, carbon offsetting etc. Role model the Talon values and behaviours to help ensure the best possible culture and tone is set throughout Talon. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ Ability and willingness to get their sleeves rolled up and get into the detail. Strong knowledge of best practice for process and controls. Willing to challenge the status quo. Articulate and able to communicate issues and concerns clearly and concisely. Thorough understanding of commercial and business principles. Honesty, integrity, and reliability. Highly organised with a high attention to detail. Research and analytical skills. Understanding of data privacy standards. Self motivated with a positive and can do attitude Flexible with the ability to work under pressure and to meet targets and deadlines. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS_ Qualified Accountant ACA ( 3-4 years PQE). Strong technical accounting skills with knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS. Highly proficient in MS Excel and Power Point. WHY US_ "The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_ As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN_ We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART_ Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Senior Manager, one of the key responsibilities of the Group Financial Reporting Manager will be to manage the Group reporting for the business and maintain accurate accounting records. The Group Financial Reporting Manager will also be responsible for managing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting with the year-end external audit process. ABOUT US_ At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ Preparation of monthly management packs and presentation to stakeholders. Calculation and preparation of monthly Group journals and maintaining accurate records across the group. Liaising with the various business units in collating month end reporting information as required. Maintain accurate, timely and detailed balance sheet reconciliations for the Group along with supporting commentary and agreed actions coming therefrom. Maintaining the group consolidation. Manage the year-end external audit process and own the preparation of the annual Statut Accounts. Produce technical accounting papers as required. Lead on implementation of new accounting standards as required. Increase robustness of Group processes and building process note for key areas. Assist with the integration of newly acquired companies as required.Support on NetSuite integration for new entities. Assist with other finance projects throughout the year as required. Participate in projects and initiatives which drive Talon's commitment to positive social and environmental causes. E.g., charity partnerships, volunteering, carbon offsetting etc. Role model the Talon values and behaviours to help ensure the best possible culture and tone is set throughout Talon. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ Ability and willingness to get their sleeves rolled up and get into the detail. Strong knowledge of best practice for process and controls. Willing to challenge the status quo. Articulate and able to communicate issues and concerns clearly and concisely. Thorough understanding of commercial and business principles. Honesty, integrity, and reliability. Highly organised with a high attention to detail. Research and analytical skills. Understanding of data privacy standards. Self motivated with a positive and can do attitude Flexible with the ability to work under pressure and to meet targets and deadlines. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS_ Qualified Accountant ACA ( 3-4 years PQE). Strong technical accounting skills with knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS. Highly proficient in MS Excel and Power Point. WHY US_ "The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_ As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN_ We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART_ Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
The role of Head of Effectiveness is to lead the effectiveness agenda within Talon UK. By driving measurement growth and proof points within the OOH sector. Delivering exception campaign effectiveness studies, long term measurement laydowns and primary research projects that evaluate campaign and business performance and demonstrate the effectiveness of OOH within the wider media landscape. Working to support the growth of ad tech features and revenue through proof points for clients. Managing research partnerships and onboarding of new research agencies/partnerships to ensure delivering the best quality and value for Talon. Developing and maintaining relationships with agency and client effectiveness teams. Responsible for speaking at industry events and attending effectiveness conferences (e.g. Effworks Global) in addition to wider industry events to drive the OOH effectiveness narrative. ABOUT US At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR This role should focus on bringing rigour to campaign measurement and evaluation across the UK market, create executional excellence and in turn grow advertising revenue. To challenge and define effectiveness and measurement solutions to ensure Talon excellence is evaluating clients KPI's. BOLD Ability to engage and challenge senior stakeholders Confidence in speaking at industry events HUMAN SMART Ability to work /support multiple teams across multi disciplines A research, insight, data or analysis background is required; experience of interpreting and communicating data is essential and a media background or some in-depth knowledge of media is preferred. For this role, it is important to demonstrate qualifications in numeracy- based subjects plus a degree or equivalent is desired. Knowledge of the OOH market Experience in using tools such as GWI, Route, Nielsen, ONS data and equivalents is desired. OUR TEAM Our team is made up of a Chief Effectiveness Officer who manages projects to support the overall business and two other team members who you would work closely with to project manage measurement, agency sessions and campaign effectiveness. We serve all areas of the business and all agency patches with clients spanning across all verticals from finance to fast moving consumer goods (FMCG). WHY US " The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER WE ARE BOLD As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learnWe are trustedWe are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
Nov 12, 2025
Full time
The role of Head of Effectiveness is to lead the effectiveness agenda within Talon UK. By driving measurement growth and proof points within the OOH sector. Delivering exception campaign effectiveness studies, long term measurement laydowns and primary research projects that evaluate campaign and business performance and demonstrate the effectiveness of OOH within the wider media landscape. Working to support the growth of ad tech features and revenue through proof points for clients. Managing research partnerships and onboarding of new research agencies/partnerships to ensure delivering the best quality and value for Talon. Developing and maintaining relationships with agency and client effectiveness teams. Responsible for speaking at industry events and attending effectiveness conferences (e.g. Effworks Global) in addition to wider industry events to drive the OOH effectiveness narrative. ABOUT US At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR This role should focus on bringing rigour to campaign measurement and evaluation across the UK market, create executional excellence and in turn grow advertising revenue. To challenge and define effectiveness and measurement solutions to ensure Talon excellence is evaluating clients KPI's. BOLD Ability to engage and challenge senior stakeholders Confidence in speaking at industry events HUMAN SMART Ability to work /support multiple teams across multi disciplines A research, insight, data or analysis background is required; experience of interpreting and communicating data is essential and a media background or some in-depth knowledge of media is preferred. For this role, it is important to demonstrate qualifications in numeracy- based subjects plus a degree or equivalent is desired. Knowledge of the OOH market Experience in using tools such as GWI, Route, Nielsen, ONS data and equivalents is desired. OUR TEAM Our team is made up of a Chief Effectiveness Officer who manages projects to support the overall business and two other team members who you would work closely with to project manage measurement, agency sessions and campaign effectiveness. We serve all areas of the business and all agency patches with clients spanning across all verticals from finance to fast moving consumer goods (FMCG). WHY US " The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER WE ARE BOLD As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learnWe are trustedWe are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
OOH is currently at the epicentre of digital transformation and this position will play a crucial role in moving Talon and the industry forward into becoming a truly omnichannel medium. With the vast majority of the UK ad market being traded programmatically, there is an opportunity for Talon to establish itself as the market leader for intelligent OOH activation and access incremental budgets which help to grow the medium. This role will make an important contribution to this revenue growth by building excellent client relationships, delivering high quality servicing, and effectively communicating Talon initiatives to drive outcomes for our clients. ABOUT US_ At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team over 420 people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people. Our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE_ OOH is currently at the epicentre of digital transformation and this position will play a crucial role in moving Talon and the industry forward into becoming a truly omnichannel medium. With the vast majority of the UK ad market being traded programmatically, there is an opportunity for Talon to establish itself as the market leader for intelligent OOH activation and access incremental budgets which help to grow the medium. This role will make an important contribution to this revenue growth by building excellent client relationships, delivering high quality servicing, and effectively communicating Talon initiatives to drive outcomes for our clients. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ Lead on the servicing of a portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on digital/programmatic agency teams Advocate for the inclusion of PrOOH to ultimately drive incremental revenue into the medium via Talon's proprietary technology and data stack (Ada & Atlas) Create response to briefs, supporting rationale documents and feed into PCAs, working closely with the wider Planning team to ensure a holistic planning approach Be responsible for presenting the above work to clients and agencies Attend all client and agency meetings across your patch of business, with support from the Business Director Identify growth opportunities across your portfolio of clients, positioning OOH as a driver of core metrics and showcasing Talon's audience solutions Drive agency relationships through hot desking, meeting with key personnel and presenting all agency sessions Have a thorough understanding of the digital strategy and objectives of your main accounts and use this knowledge to add value Take the lead on resolving client/campaign issues as and when they arise Work with the wider team and the Business Director to set objectives across key focus clients and working to achieve them Contribute to pipeline management and all in-house reporting Work with the Business Director to provide accurate client forecasts ensuring they are kept up to date with key changes to forecasted business WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ Sound knowledge of Talon's proprietary data and technology offering An understanding of the programmatic online and OOH landscapes Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Strong understanding of the media landscape and an understanding of marketing and media objectives Highly organised and proven ability to deliver excellent client service A proactive self-starter with an appetite to develop Proven ability to build strong client relationships, understanding their key business challenges and presenting strategic solutions to drive growth across their accounts First class relationship management skills with the ability to communicate across all levels both internally and externally Extensive experience working with or within network agencies Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to apply this within your work UK OOH/PrOOH experience and/or extensive experience within programmatic/digital teams preferred but not essential OUR TEAM_ This role within our Programmatic team presents an opportunity to be at the forefront of OOH's evolution and growth. It is our responsibility to be experts in data-led opportunities to support our clients in reaching their goals, and the wider business in achieving growth. We are an agile division, continually evolving to meet the needs of the market. We work in close collaboration with all business units and across all agency groups, so internal collaboration is key. This is a fast-paced team with opportunities for growth and as we work to establish our offering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the team for the future. WHY US_ "No matter how much Talon grows, it never feels like we don't know one another; everyone makes an effort to meet new folks and create a healthy working relationship which ends up uniting us even more." OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_ As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN_ We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART_ Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
Nov 06, 2025
Full time
OOH is currently at the epicentre of digital transformation and this position will play a crucial role in moving Talon and the industry forward into becoming a truly omnichannel medium. With the vast majority of the UK ad market being traded programmatically, there is an opportunity for Talon to establish itself as the market leader for intelligent OOH activation and access incremental budgets which help to grow the medium. This role will make an important contribution to this revenue growth by building excellent client relationships, delivering high quality servicing, and effectively communicating Talon initiatives to drive outcomes for our clients. ABOUT US_ At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team over 420 people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people. Our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE_ OOH is currently at the epicentre of digital transformation and this position will play a crucial role in moving Talon and the industry forward into becoming a truly omnichannel medium. With the vast majority of the UK ad market being traded programmatically, there is an opportunity for Talon to establish itself as the market leader for intelligent OOH activation and access incremental budgets which help to grow the medium. This role will make an important contribution to this revenue growth by building excellent client relationships, delivering high quality servicing, and effectively communicating Talon initiatives to drive outcomes for our clients. A DAY IN THE LIFE_ Lead on the servicing of a portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on digital/programmatic agency teams Advocate for the inclusion of PrOOH to ultimately drive incremental revenue into the medium via Talon's proprietary technology and data stack (Ada & Atlas) Create response to briefs, supporting rationale documents and feed into PCAs, working closely with the wider Planning team to ensure a holistic planning approach Be responsible for presenting the above work to clients and agencies Attend all client and agency meetings across your patch of business, with support from the Business Director Identify growth opportunities across your portfolio of clients, positioning OOH as a driver of core metrics and showcasing Talon's audience solutions Drive agency relationships through hot desking, meeting with key personnel and presenting all agency sessions Have a thorough understanding of the digital strategy and objectives of your main accounts and use this knowledge to add value Take the lead on resolving client/campaign issues as and when they arise Work with the wider team and the Business Director to set objectives across key focus clients and working to achieve them Contribute to pipeline management and all in-house reporting Work with the Business Director to provide accurate client forecasts ensuring they are kept up to date with key changes to forecasted business WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_ Sound knowledge of Talon's proprietary data and technology offering An understanding of the programmatic online and OOH landscapes Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Strong understanding of the media landscape and an understanding of marketing and media objectives Highly organised and proven ability to deliver excellent client service A proactive self-starter with an appetite to develop Proven ability to build strong client relationships, understanding their key business challenges and presenting strategic solutions to drive growth across their accounts First class relationship management skills with the ability to communicate across all levels both internally and externally Extensive experience working with or within network agencies Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to apply this within your work UK OOH/PrOOH experience and/or extensive experience within programmatic/digital teams preferred but not essential OUR TEAM_ This role within our Programmatic team presents an opportunity to be at the forefront of OOH's evolution and growth. It is our responsibility to be experts in data-led opportunities to support our clients in reaching their goals, and the wider business in achieving growth. We are an agile division, continually evolving to meet the needs of the market. We work in close collaboration with all business units and across all agency groups, so internal collaboration is key. This is a fast-paced team with opportunities for growth and as we work to establish our offering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the team for the future. WHY US_ "No matter how much Talon grows, it never feels like we don't know one another; everyone makes an effort to meet new folks and create a healthy working relationship which ends up uniting us even more." OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_ WE ARE BOLD_ As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN_ We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART_ Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.