Head of Finance

Sector:Entertainment
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£80,000 per annum
Town/City:Soho
County:Greater London
Job ref:615-8 S08
Post Date:10. 04. 2025
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About the Role

Harper May is partnering with a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the entertainment industry, seeking a commercially driven and experienced Head of Finance to join their leadership team. With rapid growth and exciting ventures on the horizon, this is a standout opportunity to influence financial direction within a dynamic and creative business.

Role Overview:
As Head of Finance, you will play a central role in shaping financial strategy and guiding operational decision-making. Working closely with the executive team, you will drive performance, manage reporting cycles, and ensure financial integrity across all areas of the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a finance professional ready to contribute to both strategic direction and day-to-day excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Board to align financial performance with business objectives and long-term strategy

  • Lead and develop a growing finance team, embedding a culture of accountability and progression

  • Oversee reporting cycles, delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis

  • Strengthen systems and controls to ensure compliance and scalability across a growing operation

  • Guide budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning in collaboration with wider teams

  • Advise on business plans and key initiatives, offering financial insight across the organisation

  • Maintain strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders

  • Prepare and present annual financial statements and reports to investors and leadership

Key Requirements:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

  • Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the entertainment or creative sectors

  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and mentor high-performing teams

  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach

  • Comfortable working at pace with a high level of accuracy and commercial focus

  • Advanced Excel skills and a data-led mindset

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