A PE-backed, Tech Media business based in central London is currently seeking a Finance Director to join the team. Reporting into the CFO and overseeing international finance, this role will be responsible for:

• Oversight and management of the finance function, including a team of 3 direct reports and 10 indirect reports
• Oversight of month end close process and reporting
• Variance and trend analysis and management of costs controls.
• Ownership and review of balance sheet reconciliations and provisions.
• Head office reporting and transfer pricing charges to the wider group.

• Statutory financial statement filing for European business units.
• Partnering with external financial advisors on the preparation of financial statements.
• Annual review of impairment of investments.
• Partnering with external tax advisors on the timely submission on tax returns.

• Partnering with the Director of International finance with reducing the month end close timetable.

• Management and development of team members to support career progression of junior members of the team.
• Partnering with the FP&A team to support on budget and forecasting processes.
• Process improvement and automation, to increase efficiency, reporting and controls within the accounting team.
• Additional project work and analysis to support to CFO and wider business.

The ideal candidate will be a Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with extensive experience in finance and accounting roles in a leadership capacity. You must have strong technical accounting knowledge covering financial reporting, IFRS and statutory reporting. Strong management and leadership skills are essential, with the ability to manage and develop team members across multiple regions. Candidates should be hands on and pro-active, to build on strong financial controls and process improvement. Previous experience working in a tech/ media environment would be highly desirable.

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