Head Of Finance

A global entertainment organisation has hired Next Best Move to conduct a Head of Finance position search. You will be leading a high-performing finance team in a welcoming and collaborative environment, working closely with the CFO. In addition to leading the Financial and Management reporting teams, this position will be entirely responsible for informing the senior management team of the company’s financial performance.
A strong communicator who feels at ease working at the Board level both internally and with senior stakeholders externally is required for this position. This is a truly global position that calls for a variety of cross-border interactions.
Key responsibilities:
Working with the regional leaders and their teams to support the future direction of the business, identifying financial risks
Business Partnering with budget holders to support them with budgeting and forecasting
Ensuring strong financial controls are implemented across the Group
Developing and maintain positive relationships with external and internal auditors ensuring a smooth audit process and strong year end delivery
Leading and assisting in project work as it arises
Preparing the annual budget as well as the rolling forecast for the organisation
Leading a team and preparing statutory financial statements for different entities across the business.
Completing month end and delivery of monthly management accounts and reporting, including headcount reporting, variance analysis and commentary
Ensuring periodic tax filings are prepared and filed within the required timelines with the support of local advisors
The ideal candidate:
A Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)
Experience delivering in a senior Finance role across management reporting and corporate accounting
A natural team player with well-developed interpersonal skills, able to promote good team working and co-operation
High degree of self-awareness, able to proactively establish and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Extensive working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
Experience managing and developing a high performing team
Interested candidates should send their CV. We will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria within ten days of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from us within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
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