Finance Director

Harper May Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media and events company in Central London is seeking a Finance Director to drive financial planning and operational performance during an expansion phase. The ideal candidate will have substantial finance leadership experience, ideally in the media sector, and will oversee financial operations, budgeting, and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Substantial finance leadership experience required.
• Previous experience in media or events industry preferred.
• Strong technical skills to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team for accurate month-end reporting.
• Manage financial reporting systems and general ledger integrity.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial close cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Job description

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 compliance
• Manage 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 experience
• Previous 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