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Head of Finance - 12 month FTC

Handle Recruitment
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Handle is seeking a Head of Finance for a popular global media brand, requiring a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience.
  • The role involves overseeing external reporting, financial control, and managing a team of 4 finance professionals.
  • Candidates must have extensive experience with IFRS and technical accounting, along with a proven track record in team leadership.
  • Key responsibilities include leading a high-performing team, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and managing the audit process.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Handle are currently working with a hugely popular global media brand, who are looking for a technically strong - Head of Finance. This is a great role that oversees external reporting, financial control and manages a team of 4. Therefore, proven team management and extensive experience with IFRS and technical accounting is key!

Responsibilities include -

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, offering mentorship and development
  • Review financial statements and provide technical accounting input
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards for both existing and new policies
  • Business Partner with various departments to discuss new or complex accounting scenarios
  • Oversee the relationship with the Group Reporting team to ensure accurate and timely reporting
  • Manage the audit process
  • Advise on statutory account filing and global compliance

Candidate Requirements -

  • Fully qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years post qualified experience
  • Extensive experience and deep understanding of IFRS, technical accounting concepts, and policies
  • Be a proven team leader with experience developing and mentoring a high-performing team
  • Have worked in another large multi-complex media business, ideally TV production
  • Proven ability to improve financial reporting processes and deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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