Finance Director - Media/Arts Company

Our client is a leading provider of multimedia content, devices, and platforms designed to transform how people experience culture, heritage, and events. The company specializes in creating immersive, interactive, and multilingual solutions for museums, galleries, sports venues, and visitor attractions globally. Their services include bespoke audio guides, multimedia tours, and apps, leveraging cutting edge technology and engaging content to deliver unforgettable visitor experiences. With a global footprint and partnerships with iconic cultural institutions and leading sports organizations, they stand at the forefront of innovation in visitor engagement.

They are seeking a highly skilled accountant to join their team as a Finance Director and lead their financial operations and strategy. This senior role involves overseeing financial planning, compliance, and risk management while driving the company’s financial performance. Acting as a key advisor to the leadership team, the FD/CFO will play an instrumental role in shaping the company's growth and strategic direction.

Key Areas

Strategic and Financial Planning

• Oversees the annual budgeting process, ensuring completion before year-end.
• Prepares and reviews monthly management accounts, including consolidations and comparisons to budget (B), forecast (F), and last year (LY).
• Designs and implements a robust set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring regular production and review.
• Leads the creation of quarterly forecasts (1QF, 2QF) and develops financial models as required.

Cash Flow Management

• Prepares and maintains weekly cashflow forecasts to ensure financial stability.
• Monitors cashflow regularly, identifying and addressing potential challenges proactively.

Operational Oversight

• Supervises accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP), managed by the Finance Manager, and escalates issues to leadership as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with all evolving financial regulations and standards.
• Manages the production of statutory accounts, tax returns (including VAT and R&D tax credits), payroll, and pension contributions.

Legal and Risk Management

• Maintains and oversees the client and supplier contracts database.
• Leads risk management initiatives, including compliance with ethical audit frameworks such as SMETA.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in finance with the ability and gravitas to act as #1 in finance
• Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting and working capital management
• Qualified accountant