Finance Director

Taylor Higson; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative and media services business is seeking a Finance Director to drive performance and manage financial activities. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, team leadership, and strategic insights in a dynamic environment. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and hybrid working options, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven ability to manage teams and deliver financial reporting.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial activities and manage a team of finance professionals.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Oversee VAT compliance and year-end audit management.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Team Management

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ICAEW / ACCA)

Job description

Description

Finance Director
Location: Surrey (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive Car Allowance Bonus Private Medical Pension

Are you a commercially focused Finance Director looking to shape the future of a dynamic, fast-growing creative and media services business?
The business delivers integrated print, marketing, creative and digital solutions to some of the UK's most recognisable brands and is proud of its continued growth.
With several locations across the UK, it has recently upgraded its systems, including a new MIS platform, to support the next stage of development.

The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and with a dotted line to the Group Finance Director, you will lead all financial activities across the business and play a crucial role in driving performance, managing risk, and delivering strategic insights.
You will be responsible for managing a team of finance professionals and delivering timely, accurate financial reporting to both internal and Group stakeholders.

Key areas of accountability include:
Business Performance & Reporting:

- Sales and margin reporting
- Weekly 'Work in Progress' and cashflow updates (13-week rolling)
- Bottom-up annual budgets and monthly sales targets
- Monthly management accounts (delivered within 8 working days)
- Quarterly forecasts, annual business plan and statutory accounts
- Board and Group-level KPI reporting and financial commentary
- Strategic & Operational Finance:
- Business planning and commercial risk management
- Project and process improvements to support scalability
- Overseeing VAT compliance, including EU VAT
- Year-end audit management and tax submissions
- Oversight of credit control and working capital

Leadership:

- Mentoring and developing the finance team
- Driving a high-performance culture within finance
- Collaborating with operational teams to support financial understanding and performance

About You
You are an experienced Finance Director or senior finance leader ready to step into a Director-level role, with a hands-on approach and a sharp commercial mind.

Essential:

- Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ICAEW / ACCA)
- At least 3 years' post-qualification experience
- Proven ability to manage teams and deliver financial reporting to deadlines
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-based environment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What's On Offer:

- Competitive salary and bonus
- Car allowance
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a growing business

Ready to take the lead in a growing, dynamic business where finance is at the heart of strategic decision-making?
Apply today to make a real impact.

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