Senior Finance Business Partner

Our client are a listed global media business with an enviable client roster and following a recent restructure are seeking to hire a commercial finance manager to oversee a key region within EMEA.

Reporting to the EMEA CFO, this represents a highly compelling opportunity for a qualified chartered accountant (or equivalent) to assume regional responsibility for a key territory, shaping strategic decision making and impacting the bottom line.

The remit encompasses:

• Primary point of contact for both local CFO's, EMEA and Worldwide management for a portfolio of European markets
• Carry out in-depth quarter-end review of financial performance, providing analysis and reports to EMEA & Worldwide management
• Review, critically appraise and report on Annual Profit Plans and subsequent Re-forecasts throughout the year
• Challenge local CFO's on appropriateness of forecasts and over time provide commercial input
• Assess and report on acquisition & disposal opportunities
• Assess and report on senior management remuneration packages, property transactions and capex proposals
• Review working capital with a particular emphasis on accounts receivable and cash.
• Liaise with the corporate internal audit department, tax department and treasury department as appropriate
• Ad hoc projects as and when they arise


 

The successful candidate will have the desire to work in a dynamic and highly creative environment of a global business, whilst being comfortable engaging cross functionally. You will also posses the ability to build relationships and secure buy in from extremely senior stakeholders.

Experience

As a qualified chartered accountant (most likely ACA), you will possess relevant post qualified experience either from within practice or having already made a move in to the media/creative industry. Having worked on large scale clients (ideally media/advertising focused) you will have a strong academic track record and be highly adaptable to the challenges of working to deadlines. US GAAP experience is advantageous but not essential.

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