Finance Director

Sector:Media & Communications
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£150,000 per annum
Town/City:Southend on Sea
County:Essex
Job ref:39677-2 S15
Post Date:04. 02. 2025
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About the Role

Harper May is partnering with an innovative brand design company known for its global reach and creative excellence. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a talented Finance Director to join their senior leadership team and drive financial strategy and operational excellence.

About the Company:
This forward-thinking agency operates internationally, delivering cutting-edge brand management and design solutions. With operations spanning multiple regions, they have built a reputation for creativity, innovation, and a commitment to quality. As a Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s financial future and ensuring its continued success.

About the Role:
Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director and collaborating with the Executive Board, you will oversee the company’s financial operations on a global scale. This is a high-impact leadership role that involves managing diverse teams, driving strategy, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the company's financial strategy, aligning with its long-term goals.
  • Oversee financial operations across global subsidiaries, ensuring consistency in accounting policies and practices.
  • Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling financial plans.
  • Review and provide insightful commentary on monthly management accounts, highlighting performance against budgets and forecasts.
  • Manage the group’s tax planning, cash flow control, and multi-currency financial operations.
  • Ensure compliance with regional legal, tax, and regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of record-keeping and audit processes.
  • Build strong relationships with senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders, effectively communicating financial insights and recommendations.
  • Manage global financial resources, including investor relations, treasury, and legal matters.
  • Drive financial integration and standardisation across all regions, ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Oversee and approve monthly salaries and manage group-wide legal, insurance, and property contracts.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with broad technical expertise.
  • Proven experience in a global business, preferably within a creative or labour-intensive industry.
  • Demonstrated success in financial strategy, multi-currency management, and cash flow control.
  • Strong experience in mergers and acquisitions, tax planning, and regulatory compliance.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
  • Adept at managing and motivating finance teams across multiple locations.
  • Ability to work independently and meet tight reporting deadlines in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

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