Chief Financial Officer

Talentedge Exec (formerly Talentarc); Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is looking for a CFO to shape the financial future of a growing media business. This role offers a strategic partnership with the CEO to enhance profitability and oversee financial operations. The ideal candidate has experience in project-based creative sectors and a proven ability to drive growth. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Proven CFO with significant experience in project based entertainment or creative technology sectors.
• Ability to partner with Senior Leadership Teams and present to investors.
• Track record of driving growth in media/creative businesses.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO on long term growth strategy.
• Implement reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Drive commercial analysis for contracts and investments.
• Lead a high performing finance team.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Commercial acumen

Growth strategy

Financial analysis

Influencing skills

Job description

Overview

Co-Founder at Talentarc / Talentedge. Executive search and recruitment for Technology, Media & Consumer. This is a newly created, strategic CFO role with the remit to shape the financial future of a PE-backed media business. It is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to partner the CEO in delivering an ambitious growth journey. Paying c£150K base + benefits.

The Role

Joining the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll be the CEO’s right hand on all things commercial and financial - a trusted sounding board, strategic adviser and investor liaison. You’ll lead the development of robust long range business plans, ensuring visibility, clarity and actionable insight into client profitability, utilisation and operational efficiency.

You will:

• Partner with the CEO to deliver the long term growth strategy and maximise profitability
• Implement best in class reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, giving the business clear financial visibility
• Drive commercial analysis and deal structuring for high-value contracts and investment opportunities
• Present to investors, articulating the business case for growth and capital deployment
• Support M&A activity
• Oversee a small, high performing finance team
• Lead strategic investments in new technology, locations and infrastructure to stay ahead in a competitive market

About You

You’re a proven CFO with significant experience in strategic finance leadership roles across project based entertainment or creative technology sectors. You thrive in fast paced, high growth environments and are adept at balancing creativity with commercial rigour.

You’ll bring:

• A track record of driving growth in a project based media/ creative businesses (Production, Post Production, VFX…)
• Experience partnering closely with Senior Leadership Teams and presenting to investors
• Strong commercial acumen in deal making, raising capital and creating financing models
• The ability to ‘get under the bonnet’ of the numbers, interrogate the P&L, and provide actionable insight
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels

This is a rare opportunity to join and influence at a pivotal stage of growth. You’ll have the platform, autonomy and backing to make a tangible impact, from optimising the current business model to shaping its future direction.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• Technology
• Information and Media
• Computer Games