Finance Director - Media & Events Company

Harper May is currently working with a leading Media & Events company based in Central London.

The company are currently seeking a Finance Director to lead their team.

This company is at the forefront of their industry and is planning rapid growth, increasing their staff fourfold in the next 6 months.

The Finance Director will have a position of responsibility, offering guidance and overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance function whilst leading at a strategic level.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified and must have prior digital marketing experience.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Oversee the financial operations reporting to group CFO

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  Manage the finance team to meet month end reporting requirements

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  Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.

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  Assist in accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.

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  Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.

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  Supports budget and forecasting activities.

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  Monitors and analyses department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

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  Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions as needed.

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  Development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.

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  Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

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  Support Director with special projects and workflow process improvements as required.

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  Manage the accounting team.

Qualifications/Skills

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  ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified or equivalent

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  Proven experience in finance management.

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  Media sector experience preferred

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  Good communication skills.

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  Strong leadership qualities.

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  Excellent interpersonal skills.

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  Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.

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  Auditing experience.

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  Compliance oriented.

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  Proficiency in accounting software.

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  Analytical skills.