Global Finance Director

Harmonic, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in Manchester seeks a Finance Leader to drive financial strategy and support growth initiatives. You will partner with the Founder to deliver financial analysis and build financial models. Candidates should have a strong background in finance, particularly in creative or media industries, with excellent communication skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to operate as the finance expert in a small, dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven success in senior finance roles, preferably in creative or media sectors.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in financial operations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Founder on planning and growth.
• Develop financial models and forecasts.
• Provide strategic input on investments and risks.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Technical accounting

Communication

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 accouting
• 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