Finance Director

Harper May is currently working with a highly acquisitive media agency based in Central London. This exciting company is privately owned and currently has £170m of revenue. The company has gone from strength to strength since inception and has made 18 business acquisitions in the last 10 years. My client is currently seeking an ambitious Finance Director to take control of their newest acquisition a £15m revenue creative agency based in The West End. With 8 offices around the globe and plans for large scale expansion, this is a fantastic time to join the company. The successful candidate will be fully qualified with experience at a media agency.

Key Responsibilities:

*Leading, developing and expanding the finance team
* Complete oversight of the day-today running of finance
* Business partnering closely with the CEO and other senior stakeholders to ensure the group hits its strategic milestones
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting process
* Oversee the financial planning and budgeting processes for new product lines and store openings
* Offering key strategic advice and analysis in relation to international expansion and effective growth strategy
* Work closely with marketing teams to ensure the continued integrity of the brand

Desired Skills and Experience:

* Fully qualified ACA would be advantageous
* Must have prior multi-site manufacturing/FMCG experience
* Must have extensive experience in leading and developing finance functions
* Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
* Previous experience of managing and developing staff
* Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines
* Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
* Excellent Excel skills