Chief Financial Officer
Salary/Rate:c.£120,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Media & Communications
Post Date:04. 02. 2026
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- Highly accomplished Chief Financial Officer with over 25 years of expertise, specialising in public relations and communications.
- Led commercial finance and strategic planning, improving profitability focus and decision-making cadence.
- Delivered M&A support end-to-end, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning.
- Led post-deal integration activity, strengthening controls and standardising reporting across acquired entities.
- Improved forecasting accuracy through clearer assumptions, tighter timelines, and stronger stakeholder ownership.
- Strengthened reporting cadence and board-level packs, improving insight and performance accountability.
- Drove cost optimisation initiatives, improving efficiency through process redesign and spend discipline.
- Improved cash management and working capital routines, supporting stability through periods of change.
- Led restructuring and change programmes, ensuring finance governance remained robust throughout transition.
- Built and developed high-performing teams, improving capability, engagement, and delivery standards.
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