Finance Director - Creative Production

This is not your everyday BAU finance job. As the No.1 in Finance for a growing Creative Production business, you'll sit at the heart of strategy, partnering directly with the CEO and shaping what the next 3-5 years look like.We are looking for someone with a background in the Creative industry, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a deep understanding of the nuances that come with working in a creative business.Hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 from home.Key duties:

• Lead the finance function end to end as the strategic and operational No.1 in Finance
• Manage and develop a team of 6 covering Management Accounts, AP, AR and Payroll
• Oversee monthly management accounts, board packs, forecasting, budgeting and cashflow
• Partner closely with the CEO to support all strategic and commercial decision making
• Build and refine financial models for growth planning, pricing, investment scenarios and long term financial strategy
• Drive process improvement by strengthening controls, systems, reporting and automation as the business scales
• Oversee all statutory requirements including year end, audit preparation and liaison with external accountants
• Work closely with production and operations teams to improve project profitability, cost tracking and resource planning
• Implement improved KPI dashboards and ensure financial performance is communicated clearly across the business
• Support upcoming growth initiatives including new service lines, potential acquisitions, international expansion or restructuring
• Maintain strong cash management and optimise working capital
• Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing insight and value beyond Finance

Key skills:

• Ideally a fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in SMEs or creative/production-led businesses
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset, able to advise at board level
• Hands-on approach with confidence diving into detail when needed
• Prior experience improving financial processes, systems and reporting structures
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with creative stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills
• Prior managerial experience

Apply today!