Finance Director - Events Agency - Central London
- Recruiter
- Vitae Financial Recruitment
- Location
- Central London, London
- Salary
- £70,000 per annum
- Posted
- 22 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 22 Mar 2019
- Ref
- 1092751543
- Job role
- Finance director
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
Our Client is a major Events Agency working with a large roster of blue chip companies.
They are now seeking a strong commercially minded Finance Director to join their growing London office and oversee the complete finance function of the UK business. Reporting into a European Head office but allowed much autonomy.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Requirements:
If you do not hear from us within five working days then we regret that your application on this occasion has not been successful.
They are now seeking a strong commercially minded Finance Director to join their growing London office and oversee the complete finance function of the UK business. Reporting into a European Head office but allowed much autonomy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Finance function of the business to deliver consolidated management and statutory accounts
- Prepare and manage company budgets
- Oversee company cash flow and forecasting
- Oversee the tax affairs of the company
- Act as a senior management business partner
- Work with the client services team on revenue forecasting and targets
- Reporting on monthly P&L; and forecast updates
- Provide useful and timely financial information
- Manage company procurement activities including client procurement team relationship
- Manage and develop the finance team
- Review current practices and drive through efficiencies and change
- Review the accounting systems and controls to ensure fit for purpose
- Provide guidance on foreign currency budgeting and payment scheduling
- Prepare financial and management reports for board meetings
- Manage statutory audit and client audit of accounts
- Ensure company compliance with all financial and business legislation
- Ad hoc related duties as required.
Key Requirements:
- Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
- Minimum 8 year’s post-qualification experience in marketing services agency
- Detailed and up-to-date understanding of financial legislation and best practice
- Demonstrate positive relationships with client procurement departments
- Contract negotiation experience
- International project financial management experience
- Demonstrable experience establishing and managing financial processes
- In depth understanding of marketing communications industry
- Strong initiative and ability to work effectively
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- Strong management skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
If you do not hear from us within five working days then we regret that your application on this occasion has not been successful.