CFO

Finance Director - Content Marketing - up to £120,000


A global tech brand publisher involved in content marketing, digital strategy, and technological expertise. Headquartered in London, and with offices in São Paulo and New York are looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer to join their growing agency and oversee the full finance function.

Main Duties:

• Oversee the global Finance function of the business, working with Finance Director and external accountants to deliver consolidated statutory and managerial accounts.
• Ensure the total legal and financial compliance of the business.
• Manage the company budgets for UK and global offices.
• Prepare and deliver board reports on business finances.
• Supporting the CEO and investors in short and mid-term financial planning and longer-term growth strategy
• Overseeing full purchase and sales ledgers, working with Finance Team to manage suppliers and customers to maximise cash flow.
• Act as a senior business advisor to the CEO and board, using business acumen to advise on general strategy.
• Work with sales team on managing their targets.
• Line Manage the Finance Director, coaching and developing them to reach their potential.
• Implementing best practices and developing a smooth and efficient finance function.
• Manage company procurement activities: negotiating/re-negotiating contracts with key suppliers to obtain the best deal and performance.
• Optimise company tax position through identifying and taking advantage of schemes and rebates available such as R&D Claim.

Requirements:

• A qualified accountant with at least 10 years post-qualification experience working for agencies in the marketing or tech sectors.
• 3+ years as FD or CFO for a successful high-growth agency.
• Experience of leading an agency through a merger / acquisition process, including preparing in-depth due diligence and managing TUPE and all related compliance.
• Experience managing successful internal and external audits.
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of legislation and best practices.
• Business operations experience resulting in excellent general business acumen.
• Fluent English, with excellent written, presentation and general communication skills.
• A pro-active hands-on leader, just as happy to help with posting invoices as writing board papers.
• Adaptable personality, experienced working in a fast-paced growing agency environment.

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