Finance Director

Location
Central London
Salary
£100,000
Posted
02 Aug 2022
Closes
10 Aug 2022
Ref
Den1
Job Title
Finance Director
Category
Accountancy
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Finance Director, Creative Agency, Central London, £90-100k plus benefits

We have an exceptional opportunity for an agency Finance Director to join a creative powerhouse. This opportunity will suit a dynamic and commercial finance leader to partner with senior management. You will lead a team of 6 and be responsible for leading and managing the finance team to efficiently run the agency finances as well as maintaining the Company's financial records to meet the requirements of the auditors and statutory bodies.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensuring the day-to-day operational aspects of the finances run efficiently, as well as the strategic direction.
  • Reviewing annual budgets, reforecasts, rolling forecasts, statutory accounts preparation and corporation tax calculations.
  • Reviewing monthly consolidated management accounts, analysis and performance commentary to identify and communicate areas of concern and suggested improvements.
  • Presenting clear and user friendly monthly financial reports, analysis and cash flow projections for the executive team to make robust business decisions.
  • Working closely with the regional Managing Directors to provide insight and advice.
  • Partnering with the senior leadership team to advise on financial planning of their business area.
  • Partnering with the senior leadership team to advise on financial planning of their business area.
  • Overseeing cash flow and treasury, ensuring clients are paying within a timely manner.
  • Leading process for financial data required for pitches and RFI’s, as well as advising on client rate cards.
  • Delivering detailed insights into client profitability and operational effectiveness.
  • Ensuring client contractual rates, payment terms, financial obligations, rebate policies etc. are implemented and followed.
  • Working with the executive team on various scenario planning.
  • Collaborating with external accountants ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP.
  • Overseeing the efficiency of the finance team, leveraging technology and systems to minimise manual processes.
  • Leading, managing, supporting, developing and motivating the finance team.
You will:
  • Be Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Lead with positivity, decisiveness, direction and warmth, positively contributing to the magnetic culture of our team.
  • Driving vision and standards across all areas of the business and championing through daily interactions at all levels.
  • Proven ability to design clear process delivery and to facilitate effective change
  • Excellent technical and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to form strong internal relationships
  • Ability to manage, mentor and develop a team

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