PE-Backed Finance Director for Creative Agency Growth

Camino Search; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Profit share

Bespoke development plans

Job summary

A UK-based creative agency seeks a Finance Director to collaborate closely with the CEO in shaping financial strategy and driving meaningful growth. This pivotal role involves leading a commercial finance function, optimizing performance, and influencing key business decisions while building a high-performing finance team. Candidates should have proven experience in PE-backed environments and significant expertise in the creative industry. The role offers a hybrid working model and an attractive rewards package including salary and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in M&A and exit scenarios.
• Experience in marketing, creative, or advertising agencies.
• Technical accounting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Act as a financial partner to the CEO and management team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Develop dashboards for business-critical decisions.
• Support M&A activity and funding requirements.
• Engage with agency leadership on profitability.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Proven experience in PE-backed environments

Strong commercial acumen

Credibility with senior leadership

Hands-on strategic thinker

Education

Chartered accountant or equivalent

Job description

A UK-based creative agency seeks a Finance Director to collaborate closely with the CEO in shaping financial strategy and driving meaningful growth. This pivotal role involves leading a commercial finance function, optimizing performance, and influencing key business decisions while building a high-performing finance team. Candidates should have proven experience in PE-backed environments and significant expertise in the creative industry. The role offers a hybrid working model and an attractive rewards package including salary and bonuses.