Chief Financial Officer

Harper May is currently working with a leading media and events company based in Central London. The company are currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead their team. This company is at the forefront of the marketing industry and is planning rapid growth, increasing their staff fourfold in the next 2 years. 

The Chief Financial Officer will have a position of responsibility, offering guidance and overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance function whilst leading at a strategic level. The successful candidate will be fully qualified and must have prior digital marketing experience.

Key responsibilities for the Chief Financial Officer:

• As Chief Financial Officer you will be leading, developing and expanding the finance team
• Heavily involved in M&A activity
• Managing VC relationship
• Complete oversight of the day-today running of finance 
• Business partnering closely with the CEO and other senior stakeholders to ensure the group hits its strategic milestones 
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting process 
• Offering key strategic advice and analysis in relation to international expansion and effective growth strategy 
• Work closely with marketing teams to ensure the continued integrity of the brand 

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• Previously been a Chief Financial Officer
• Fully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA
• Must have prior digital marketing experience
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills 
• Previous experience of managing and developing staff 
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines 
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment 
• Excellent Excel skills

Lastly, if you are looking for a Chief Financial Officer role within Media this is a fantastic role for you.