Finance Director

Sector:Media & Communications
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£100,000 per annum
Town/City:Holborn
County:Greater London
Job ref:615
Post Date:03. 11. 2023
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About the Role

Finance Director - Media & Events Company

Harper May is currently working with a leading Media & Events company based in Central London. The company are currently seeking a Finance Director to lead their team. This company is at the forefront of their industry and is planning rapid growth, increasing their staff fourfold in the next 6 months.

The Finance Director 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:

  • Oversee the financial operations reporting to group CFO

  • Manage the finance team to meet month end reporting requirements

  • Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.

  • Assist in accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.

  • Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.

  • Supports budget and forecasting activities.

  • Monitors and analyses department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

  • Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions as needed.

  • Development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.

  • Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

  • Support Director with special projects and workflow process improvements as required.

  • Manage the accounting team.

Qualifications/Skills

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified or equivalent

  • Proven experience in finance management.

  • Media sector experience preferred

  • Good communication skills.

  • Strong leadership qualities.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.

  • Auditing experience.

  • Compliance oriented.

  • Proficiency in accounting software.

  • Analytical skills.

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