This role is responsible for leading all UK financial and back-office operations, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and effective oversight of HR, IT, procurement, and office functions. It is a hands-on leadership position suited to a qualified finance professional who can balance strategic responsibility with day-to-day delivery in a growing, internationally connected business.

Client Details

The client is a UK-based subsidiary of a large, well-established international organisation with a strong global brand and an extensive worldwide presence. The UK operation is relatively small and agile, with a close-knit team and a high degree of local autonomy, while benefiting from the stability, governance, and resources of its global parent.

Description

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, andmulti-year business planning
• Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, and treasury reporting
• Own statutory reporting, audits, and tax processes
• Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to group policies
• Oversee contracts, procurement, and insurance arrangements
• Support acquisition evaluation and post-transaction integration
• Lead local HR operations and employment compliance
• Oversee office facilities and IT services
• Line manage finance and office staff and contribute to senior leadership decision-making

Profile

• REQUIRED: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA)
• Proven experience in senior finance roles covering financial control, reporting, and compliance
• Experience working with an international group and a smaller local operation
• Strong commercial awareness
• Demonstrated people management
• Experience with contract management and procurement
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and excellent communication abilities
• Bonus: M&A experience (integrating acquired businesses)
• Bonus: SAP S4/HANA experience
• Must have right to work in the UK

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between £90,000 and £100,000 per annum.
• Standard benefits package to support your professional and personal needs.
• Opportunity to work in a respected and stable organisation.
• Fantastic office location with easy access via Waterloo or London Bridge.
• Subsidised lunches in office canteen and rooftop terrace/bar with a great view!
• Long-term stability with a permanent contract.

If you are a results-driven IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE Finance Director/Head of Finance/Financial Controller seeking a new challenge, we encourage you to apply today to join this thriving organisation in the Media & Agency industry.