Finance Director Consultant - Media and Advertising

Finance Director Consultant - Media and Advertising

Job Description:

About THE CFO HQ

THE CFO HQ provides outsourced CFO, controller, and accounting services for growing enterprises to augment and streamline their operations. By partnering with THE CFO HQ team, our clients have access to financial professionals with decades of experience without the need for a full-time staff.

What makes THE CFO HQ different? Clients see THE CFO HQ not just as another vendor but as a trusted partner who cares about their well-being. Our team members are resourceful, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, working alongside professionals in various industries with opportunities for both on-site and remote work.

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced senior finance professional, ideally with a background as a finance director or senior finance controller within the media and advertising sector, to manage accounting functions for various clients. This role is initially part-time with potential for full-time employment soon.

The ideal candidate will lead key project finance initiatives, shape project development, and work closely with client leadership to solve finance and accounting challenges. Knowledge of systems like Media Ocean and MS Dynamics is essential. Strategic finance and operational experience are advantageous.

As a strategic partner, you will interpret client briefs, challenge assumptions, and ensure clear project delivery formats.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance through analysis and decision support, identifying new opportunities for commercial value.
• Contribute to achieving profitability targets and managing burn rate.
• Communicate financial performance to boards and investors.
• Analyze data to extract insights, ensuring data accuracy and automation.
• Support profitable growth domestically and internationally.
• Utilize systems like Media Ocean, MS Dynamics, and Netsuite effectively.
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement business strategies.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity management.
• Oversee timely delivery of finance services across jurisdictions.
• Manage contract governance and ensure costs are properly accounted for.
• Ensure contractual commitments are met and aligned with global practices.

Requirements

• Experienced FD or FC with background in media, advertising, or private equity.
• Strong knowledge of media systems such as Media Ocean, MS Dynamics, and Netsuite.
• Accounting qualification (ACA, CA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA) or MBA with relevant experience.
• Excellent analytical and data analysis skills.
• Experience in high-growth environments, ideally in startups or scaleups, and understanding of larger media and advertising businesses.