Director of Finance

A leading Media business require an interim Director of Finance for a 12 month interim role to manage all aspects of finance, including budgeting & forecasting, statutory and group reporting and tax matters.

Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Responsible for checking and approving an accurate production of monthly management accounts, including P&L, variance analysis, cashflow, balance sheet and submissions
• Manage Finance Manager and two supporting staff to ensure that they are clear on their delivery of services requirements to the company. Maintain their motivation and engagement.
• Supporting the Managing Director and SVP with ad hoc analysis and input for business initiatives
• Overseeing the quarterly re-forecasts and annual budget processes
• Responding to ad hoc requests from the Group's regional and head offices
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in respect of the entities
• Affirm team follows the compliance framework according to group and division requirements
• Responsible for submissions of Internal compliance including SOX files, reconciliations and month end sign offs
• Making a proactive contribution to progressively improve financial reporting speed and quality
• Promoting a robust control environment
• Complying with statutory and legal requirements: external audit, tax, VAT and other regulatory filings for 2 legal entities
• Reviewing AR and AP operations regularly to ensure efficient cash management

Person Profile:

• Qualified Accountant with minimum 7 years PQE
• US listed business experience
• SOX exposure
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external customers across multiple countries
• Strong organizational skills, with experience of managing multiple deadlines
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure
• Excellent team player, who consistently displays a positive attitude
• Proactive, with quick understanding of the business model
• Proven track record and fast learner
• Commercially astute and highly numerate
• Financial reporting experience in a multi-site, multi-currency business
• IT literate with strong Excel skills and accounting systems knowledge
• Use of Hyperion reporting systems desirable