Financial Director

Peters Fraser + Dunlop; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading literary and talent agency is seeking a Finance Director to join their Senior Management Team. This pivotal role involves overseeing all financial functions and providing strategic guidance. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with proven senior leadership experience and strong commercial acumen. You will ensure operational excellence while driving sustainable growth in a fast-paced environment. This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a senior level in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Proven senior financial leadership experience.
• Confident working at Board level.
• Experience improving systems and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and long-term planning to support business growth.
• Provide insightful reporting to the CEO and Board.
• Oversee all financial operations and compliance.
• Manage HR, IT, and office facilities.
• Develop risk and opportunity frameworks.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and adaptable

Leadership capabilities

Education

Qualified accountant (UK)

Job description

Peters Fraser + Dunlop (PFD) is one of London’s most established and respected literary and talent agencies, representing leading voices across literature, film, television, audio, journalism and digital media. We pride ourselves on nurturing talent, protecting rights, and connecting our clients with the right opportunities in a fast-moving creative landscape.

We are now seeking an exceptional Finance Director to join our Senior Management Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business.

This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a dynamic, creative organisation. Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee all financial and operational functions, provide strategic guidance to the Board, and help drive sustainable growth.

You’ll combine hands‑on financial leadership with strategic insight, influencing decision‑making at the highest level while ensuring operational excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Lead financial strategy and long‑term planning to support business growth
• Provide clear, insightful reporting and advice to the CEO and Board
• Build organisational resilience through robust financial planning and analysis

Financial Operations & Governance

• Oversee all financial operations, controls, compliance and statutory reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and audit processes
• Continuously enhance reporting frameworks and financial systems

Operational Leadership

• Oversee HR, IT, office and facilities management
• Ensure efficient, compliant and high‑quality operational support across the organisation
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and services
• Ensure the royalties function operates with accuracy, transparency and efficiency
• Support income generation through market analysis and commercial evaluation

Governance & Risk

• Develop and maintain risk and opportunity frameworks
• Lead company secretarial responsibilities and ensure regulatory compliance

About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast‑paced environment:

• Qualified accountant (UK)
• Proven senior financial leadership experience
• Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights
• Confident working at Board level
• Collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions‑focused
• Strong communicator and effective negotiator
• Experience improving systems and operational efficiency

This is a rare opportunity to join a leading creative agency and make a meaningful impact at senior level. You’ll play a key role in shaping strategy, driving performance, and supporting world‑class talent.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, cover letter and salary expectations to [e-mail]

For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Bryony Thomas at Allen Lane on 07921334625.

We reserve the right to close the process early and so an early application is highly recommended.