Finance Director
Harper May is partnering with a dynamic Media & Events company headquartered in Central London who is seeking a Finance Director. As the business prepares for significant expansion, they are looking for an experienced and visionary finance leader to drive strategic financial planning and operational performance during this exciting phase of growth.Role Overview: Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the Finance Director will oversee day-to-day financial operations while driving strategic finance initiatives. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring financial governance, operational efficiency, and scalability as the company grows.Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring timely and accurate month-end reporting and full regulatory complianceManage the integrity of financial reporting systems and general ledger accuracy
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and the full financial close cycle in collaboration with commercial and operational teams
Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and process enhancements across finance operations
Provide financial guidance on complex, non-routine transactions and projects
Drive the implementation of new systems and procedural improvements to support scaling
Support training and development across the finance team, promoting best practices and continuous improvement
Collaborate with executive leadership on key strategic and commercial initiatives
Key Requirements:
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent, with substantial finance leadership experiencePrevious experience in the media or events industry is highly advantageous
Strong technical knowledge with the ability to interpret financial data into actionable insight
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to lead and influence across departments
Strong systems knowledge and commitment to financial integrity and compliance
Audit experience and a track record of driving operational improvements are desirable