Job Description

Head of Finance - Entertainment

Harper May is currently working with a leading entertainment company based in Central London. The company are currently seeking a Head of Finance to lead their team. This company is at the forefront of their industry and is planning rapid growth, increasing their staff fourfold in the next 6 months.

The Head of Finance will have a position of responsibility, offering guidance and overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance function whilst leading at a strategic level. The successful candidate will be fully qualified and must have prior entertainment experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial leadership and work with the Board to optimise the financial performance of the organisation
• Contribute fully to the company strategy across all areas of the business
• Lead and develop the growing finance team
• Ensure the company financial systems are robust, compliant and support future growth
• Oversight of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting function
• Providing financial guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties
• Present annual accounts to investors

• Fully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA
• Highly motivated and pro-active self starter
• Must have prior entertainment experience
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Previous experience of managing and developing staff
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent Excel skills

Harper May