Chief Financial Officer
Salary/Rate:c.£200,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Media & Communications
Post Date:07. 01. 2026
Ref:173244
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- Highly accomplished Chief Financial Officer with over 15 years of expertise, specialising in the media sector.
- Drove value creation through strategic transformation programmes, improving profitability and operational performance.
- Led M&A activity end-to-end, supporting acquisition strategy, due diligence and post-deal integration.
- Strengthened capital structures through refinancing and debt restructuring initiatives, improving financial resilience.
- Improved investor-grade reporting and governance, enhancing clarity, control and decision-making for senior stakeholders.
- Optimised revenue and margin performance through sharper commercial insight, pricing discipline and cost management.
- Delivered productivity and process improvements across finance operations, enhancing efficiency and reporting cadence.
- Supported joint venture activity, overseeing financial frameworks, governance arrangements and performance monitoring.
- Built and developed high-performing finance teams, embedding accountability, capability and continuous improvement.
- Partnered closely with boards and executive leadership, providing strategic insight to guide growth and long-term planning.
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