Head of Finance

Your new company

A leading creative studio with an international footprint is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial operations across its UK and US entities.As Head of Finance, you'll act as the key financial partner to the Directors-owning financial reporting, controls, and planning while supporting the business through continued growth. You'll ensure tight, reliable financial processes and provide clear insight to guide decision-making.Your new role

• Produce timely monthly management accounts and project P&Ls
• Deliver KPI reporting and commercial analysis
• Oversee cashflow, treasury, budgeting and forecasting
• Partner closely with Directors on financial decisions
• Improve processes, controls and systems (incl. time-billing)
• Manage and develop a small finance team
• Support year-end and company secretarial requirements
• Provide financial oversight across multiple revenue streams
• Support new business areas with scalable financial operations
• Handle sensitive professional and personal financial matters with discretion

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• 5+ years in a Head of Finance role within a project-led or owner-managed environment
• Experience with international operations and FX
• Strong leadership and team-development ability
• Process-improvement mindset with commercial awareness
• Confident communicator across Finance and non-Finance teams
• Detail-driven, organised, and collaborative

What you need to do now

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