Finance Director

Harper May Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media & events company in Central London is seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee financial operations and lead a finance team. This role requires a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA professional with significant finance leadership experience and is pivotal during a phase of growth for the organization. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial reporting, and driving operational improvements while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Significant finance leadership experience required.
• Experience in media or events industry preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge for actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Manage financial reporting systems integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Communication

Compliance

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

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