Chief Financial Officer

Sector:Media & Communications
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£180,000 per annum
Town/City:Central London
County:Greater London
Job ref:615 S18
Post Date:29. 04. 2025
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About the Role

Harper May is partnering with an ambitious media company that is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function through its next phase of growth, including a planned IPO. With a strong brand presence and expanding global reach, the business requires a commercially driven and strategically minded finance leader to guide it through the demands of scaling and public market readiness.

Role Overview:
The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping financial strategy, building a scalable finance infrastructure, and ensuring the company is fully prepared for a successful IPO. The role will combine operational leadership with strategic oversight, providing critical financial insight to drive business performance and future expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the financial strategy and planning process, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term growth objectives

  • Prepare and deliver all financial elements required for a successful IPO, including financial reporting, governance frameworks, and investor readiness

  • Oversee corporate finance activities including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and risk management

  • Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, investment banks, and legal counsel throughout the IPO process

  • Build and enhance financial controls, compliance frameworks, and reporting standards suitable for a public company environment

  • Drive commercial decision-making across the business, providing financial analysis and strategic insights to the Board and leadership team

  • Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a listed business

  • Oversee ongoing investor relations post-IPO, including financial reporting, market communications, and regulatory compliance

Key Requirements:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience

  • Proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader within high-growth media, entertainment, or creative industries

  • Direct experience of taking a company through an IPO or significant public market transaction

  • Strong understanding of corporate governance, financial controls, and public reporting requirements

  • Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience operating at Board level

  • Commercially minded with a hands-on approach and a deep understanding of scaling businesses

  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with investors, advisors, and internal teams

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