Finance Director

Harper May

  • Covent Garden, Central London
  • £100,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Harper May is partnering with a dynamic Media & Events company headquartered in Central London who is seeking a Finance Director. As the business prepares for significant expansion, they are looking for an experienced and visionary finance leader to drive strategic financial planning and operational performance during this exciting phase of growth.Role Overview:
Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the Finance Director will oversee day-to-day financial operations while driving strategic finance initiatives. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring financial governance, operational efficiency, and scalability as the company grows.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring timely and accurate month-end reporting and full regulatory complianceManage the integrity of financial reporting systems and general ledger accuracyOversee budgeting, forecasting, and the full financial close cycle in collaboration with commercial and operational teamsIdentify opportunities for efficiency improvements and process enhancements across finance operationsProvide financial guidance on complex, non-routine transactions and projectsDrive the implementation of new systems and procedural improvements to support scalingSupport training and development across the finance team, promoting best practices and continuous improvementCollaborate with executive leadership on key strategic and commercial initiativesKey Requirements:ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent, with substantial finance leadership experiencePrevious experience in the media or events industry is highly advantageousStrong technical knowledge with the ability to interpret financial data into actionable insightExcellent communication skills and proven ability to lead and influence across departmentsStrong systems knowledge and commitment to financial integrity and complianceAudit experience and a track record of driving operational improvements are desirable

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