HEAD OF FINANCE - LONDON - MEDIA

Job title : HEAD OF FINANCE - LONDON - MEDIA
Location : London
Job-type : Permanent
Reference : JC0030
​THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners is currently partnered with a global, PE-backed advertising business that has seen consistent year-on-year growth since it was founded in 2013. Their content often goes viral and they boast partnerships with some of the most recognisable names in social media. They have recently scaled up their operations in the US and are now planning to grow aggressively. With an IPO planned within 4 years, it is a very exciting time to join the business. Our client are now looking for a well-rounded and experienced Head of Finance to help them achieve their ambitious plans.

THE ROLE:
  • Full responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance

  • Work closely with the CFO on all strategic projects

  • Oversee the production of management accounts, regulatory filings (both in the UK and US) and investor reporting

  • Establish strong accounting policies and ensure effective and compliant reporting, and accounting

  • Assist the CFO on M&A activity and investor relations

  • Lead planning, forecasting and budgeting processes

  • Business partner closely with the leadership teams to ensure the business hits its strategic milestones

  • Lead the annual audit process

 

THE REQUIREMENTS:
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA fully qualified with at least 3 years PQE

  • Experience working in a high-growth environment

  • Confident communicator

  • Strong technical accounting experience in the UK, EU, and US

  • Experience within the media industry beneficial