CFO

Our client is an international, PE backed communications agency and having enjoyed exceptional growth they are now looking to recruit a best-in-class CFO for one of their fastest growing divisions. Having a dual reporting line into the Group CFO and Regional Business Leader, this role will include responsibility for financial control, FP&A, business partnering and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Providing robust commercial information
• Assist with preparation of bids and client negotiations
• Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts and reporting
• Demonstrate strong leadership and management across the business
• Ensure compliance with group policies and procedures
• Maintain tight cost control and margin targets across the business in line with forecasts
• Develop and ensure strong systems and controls are in a place to support a rapidly growing business.
• Full management of AP and AR
• Responsible for billing process ensuring clients are billed accurately and within agreed timeframes
• Responsibility for broader operations across the division
• Some international travel

Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA. CIMA, ACCA)
• Previous experience working in an agency environment
• A strong understanding of time billing/ revenue recognition
• US and UK GAAP experience
• International, multi-currency experience
• Previous procurement experience including negotiating and building relationships
• An ability to work effectively in a collaborative style in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Strong communicator and business partner

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