Strategic Finance Leader – UK & Middle East

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global strategic communications firm seeks an experienced Head of Finance in Greater London. This role involves overseeing financial operations and reporting for UK and Middle East businesses, managing a team, and providing strategic advice to senior management. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with extensive finance leadership experience in dynamic environments. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Private health insurance

Flexible public holiday policy

Volunteering hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a professional services or project-based business.
• Experience with international operations and multi-entity reporting is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly financial reporting at local entity level.
• Provide insight and analysis of financial performance to the Management Team.
• Identify and drive process improvements in finance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

A prominent global strategic communications firm seeks an experienced Head of Finance in Greater London. This role involves overseeing financial operations and reporting for UK and Middle East businesses, managing a team, and providing strategic advice to senior management. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with extensive finance leadership experience in dynamic environments. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative culture.