Fractional Strategic Head of Finance - Visual Effects Business - 1 Day per Week (Remote)

Harmonic, Inc.; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company in the UK is looking for a Fractional Head of Finance to advise the Founder and drive the finance strategy. This remote position requires experience in finance leadership within a creative environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to build financial models. The role offers the chance to shape the financial future of a rapidly growing business, supporting various strategic initiatives and investor relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance leadership within a creative or media context.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively.
• Skilled in financial operations, planning, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the Founder.
• Deliver insights to enhance commercial performance.
• Build and manage financial models and forecasts.
• Support fundraising processes and investor engagement.
• Advise on commercial contracts.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Technical accounting

Financial analysis

Job description

Overview

In this role, you'll lead the finance strategy and help lay the foundations for sustainable growth. Acting as a key advisor to the Founder, you'll bring a commercial lens to financial planning and use your insights to influence business decisions. You'll own the forecasting process, manage key financial models, and offer strategic support across all areas of the business. There will also be a strong technical accounting focus to support business operations at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the Founder, supporting planning and growth initiatives
• Deliver financial analysis and insights to improve commercial performance
• Build and maintain financial models, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans
• Provide strategic input on the use of newly secured investment and evaluate growth risks and opportunities
• High Level, hands on technical accounting
• Support potential fundraising processes and investor engagement
• Review and advise on commercial contracts and strategic partnerships

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in a senior finance leadership role, within a creative or media environment
• Strong strategic thinking with a commercial edge and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Deep experience in financial operations, planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Comfortable operating as the standalone finance expert in a small team
• Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Strong Technical accounting ability

About the Engagement

Harmonic is excited to be working exclusively with one of London's most innovative visual effects companies. They are entering a rapid scale-up phase and are seeking a Fractional Head of Finance to join the team. This is a remote position for one day per week, offering a unique opportunity to shape the financial and strategic future of a high-growth creative business.