Job Description

Reporting to, and acting as a deputy to the CFO, this position is a key position in the business, responsible for leading the finance function on a day-to-day basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS

• Leadership and development of the UK, US & International Finance functions, overseeing all aspects of the across; FP&A, Controllership and Transactional Finance
• Build meaningful relationships with our key external agency partners and suppliers ensuring best in class working capital management
• Lead on all client audits working with our agency partners collaboratively, and leveraging our internal finance functions to deliver these on a timely basis
• Manage and deliver the consolidated management accounts, performance of regular audits and be the lead contact for external auditors.
• Develop and review the finance strategy and associated budgets via the facilitation of quarterly business reviews, ensuring the constant measurement of business units against target
• Provide support for the process around acquisitions and strategic partnerships
• Interface directly with Senior Leadership Teams across associated companies within the group.
• Ensure full financial compliance across all locations globally
• Drive continuous improvement and utilize technology to drive a world class financial reporting and control function.
• Identify cost improvement opportunities and provide guidance on cost management and improving the bottom line.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Articulate and able to communicate issues and concerns clearly and concisely
• Thorough understanding of commercial and business principles
• Honesty, integrity, and reliability
• Highly organized with a high attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Understanding of data privacy standards
• Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/ CIMA
• Previous experience as a finance director and management of a broad range of individuals/activities across a finance function
• Experience in a media or consumer services environment would be advantageous
• Experience of working with private equity backed companies would be desirable