Finance Director

Please note these apply to both UK and US:

• Business Partnering with Leadership team
• Oversee the financial accounting activities for the global business
• Ensure local statutory compliance and proper management reporting in accordance with accounting standards in each region
• Ensure processes, policies, and controls are in place across the business
• Manage and forecast cash flow
• Conduct regular reviews of balance sheet accounts
• Manage working capital and currency FX
• Oversee payroll, cash accounts and related banking relationships
• Develop monthly forecasts, annual budgets and long term financial plans
• Develop the reporting and budgeting model to include team reporting
• Be a key partner to the senior management team in developing and delivering strategic initiatives in order to grow the company’s profitability
• Report on business performance and maintain a close relationship with senior management
• Analyse company profit and loss statements, cash flows, departmental expenses, project performance and client profitability in order to advise senior management on delivering financial commitments
• Contribute to projects where financial and/or business analysis is required, including the evaluation of new clients or suppliers, project pricing, development of ratecards and structuring of fees
• Analyse overheads, including changes in staffing, use of freelance resources, and commercial terms in contracts
• Partner with operations team to maintain appropriate compensation and benefits across the company
• Work alongside the New Business Directors to effectively manage the project pipeline
• Prepare information as required to complete any statutory compliances and audit
• Work with company’s tax advisors and related service providers to ensure compliance with regulations and timely payment obligations
• Continually use, develop, and look to enhance finance system (Xero) as an effective tool for the business and implementation of production systems
• Evolve the structure as well as roles and responsibilities of the finance team
• Meet a pre-agreed social or environmental goal as discussed with the leadership team

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent international
• Significant post-qualified experience, including working within a relevant industry (experience within the media sector preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience in successfully working with non-finance senior staff and external clients
• Confident, proactive and collaborative in approach, enabling the company to achieve its commercial and creative aims whilst maintaining an effective and robust financial environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive and affect change
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to operate effectively without direct supervision
• A keen interest in the advertising and production industry