Head ofFinance Media Group London West End £90,000
The Head of Finance will be expected to perform any of the following tasks:
- Form a close working relationship with the CEO and Managing Director, the account team and our non-executives.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and detailed financial data for the quarterly board meetings.
- Provide leadership to the Board's Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimise the company’s financial performance and strategic position.
- Retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position and act to prevent problems.
- Take overall control of the company’s accounting function which comprises one part-time bookkeeper in support.
- Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
- Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
- Get involved in the detail and be happy to chase clients for payment him/herself.
- Work with senior teams to grow the business, suggesting strategies and plans.
- Ensure corporate budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed.
- Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies.
- Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
- Corporate finance: manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.
- Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including clients, suppliers and advisers.
Personal qualities and qualifications
The qualities of the successful candidate will include:
- Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification
- Meet the requirement for a commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
- Exceptional communication skills at all levels.
- Strong IT skills, always being aHead of new technologies.
- Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.
- High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
- Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.
This is an office based role in the heart of London timeless West End.
Do not apply if you want to work from home this is not on offer here.
Do apply if you want to work with a fantastic team producing a quality product!
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