Head of Finance

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is seeking a skilled Head of Finance for a 6-month interim contract in London, responsible for financial reporting and audit compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong IFRS knowledge, prior experience in the media sector, and demonstrate excellent leadership capabilities. This hybrid role requires a deep understanding of accounting standards and the management of complex financial statements.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing technical financial statements.
• Strong expertise in IFRS and managing audit processes.
• Experience in large international organizations, particularly in media.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of financial statements for subsidiaries.
• Manage relationships with auditors for compliance.
• Lead the group’s hedging and foreign exchange risk management.

Skills

IFRS

Technical Accounting

Financial Reporting

Audit Compliance

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

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Venn Group is delighted to be working with a globally recognised broadcasting organisation to recruit a Head of Finance for a 6 month interim contract. This role is part of the Group Finance team, covering technical accounting and external reporting, and plays a key role in managing the group audit and year-end processes.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Oversee the preparation and technical review of financial statements for multiple commercial subsidiaries
• Manage relationships with group reporting teams and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and audit compliance
• Review complex contracts and technical accounting issues, providing guidance and ensuring compliance with group policy and IFRS
• Monitor and ensure group-wide accounting policies comply with IFRS standards, communicating updates consistently across the business
• Partner with departments such as Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Corporate Finance to advise on complex accounting scenarios and support decision-making
• Oversee the group’s hedging and foreign exchange risk management program, including reporting and controls improvement
• Manage global statutory account filing, corporate tax reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensure ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing mentorship and support to meet business objectives
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Strong expertise in IFRS, technical accounting, and international consolidation, including foreign exchange impact
• Experience working for a large international organisation, ideally within the media or broadcasting sector
• Proven track record managing complex consolidation, improving reporting processes, and delivering solutions under tight deadlines
• Strong communicator and collaborator, influencing global and local teams to achieve transparent, high-quality results
• Experienced team leader, skilled in mentoring, analytics, and project management

Agency reference number: J88748

Location: London

Duration: 6 months, subject to further extension

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the London office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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