Head of Finance | Independent Brand Design Agency | Central London

Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with an Independent Strategic Brand Design Agency, supporting with their search for a Head of Finance to join their rapidly growing team out of their Central London offices.

With a turnover around £25mill, a 180-person headcount, and offices in 5 international locations, the business has invested massively in the finance team over the last two years as they look to expand to a further 2 international locations over the next 18-24 months. The agency covers all bases of brand design including digital, content, innovation, film & packaging to produce award-winning work for their highly reputable client base.

They are market leaders in terms of the investment in personal wellbeing for their employers, reflected by the work that they produce, their culture, and how they look after their team. They are looking for candidates with strong commercial ambition to join as FC/HoF and grow into the Finance Director over the next 1-3 years. They have a fantastic office space in central London so for those who choose to spend more time in the office, there is consistently a buzzing atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of a budget and monitoring actual cost and revenue performance against it
• Establishing complete, efficient, and robust controls and processes
• Assist with the production of annual statutory accounts
• Weekly WIP meetings with the account's teams
• Business partnering with the leadership team
• Assist in consolidation of group entities
• Long term P&L forecasting
• Line manage a team of 6
• Lead on the commercials for their biggest client

What We Need to See (Essential Skills):

• Agency experience
• Qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Engaging and excellent communication skills
• Sense of humour / positive approach to work and problem solving

What We Would Like to See (Bonus Skills):

• Experience in both group agency and SME
• Understanding of group principles & audit

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 + bonus + share options

Start Date: ASAP (would consider candidates with 3-6 month notice periods)

Location: Central London / Remote

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV

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