Head of Finance

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is seeking a Head of Finance for a 6-month interim contract in London. The role involves overseeing financial statements, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong technical accounting expertise and experience in large international organizations. This position offers a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in IFRS and technical accounting.
• Experience in large international organizations, preferably in media or broadcasting.
• Proven track record in managing complex consolidation and improving reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and technical review of financial statements.
• Manage relationships with reporting teams and external auditors.
• Lead a high-performing team and ensure compliance with IFRS standards.

Skills

Technical accounting

IFRS expertise

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Venn Group is delighted to be working with a globally recognised broadcasting organisationto 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

Ideal candidate profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Strong expertise in IFRS, technical accounting, and international consolidation, including foreign exchange impact
• Experienceworkingforalargeinternationalorganisation,ideallywithinthemediaorbroadcastingsector
• 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

Pay rate: £500 - £600 per day (paid via an Umbrella company)

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.