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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About Profile

 

  • 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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