Head Of Finance - Digital Media Publishing

Job Description

Head of Finance – Digital Media Publishing Paying circa £115,000 + benefits and bonus depending on experience Based in Central London (hybrid working model) Talentedge are currently working with a leading Media / Publishingbusiness who are currently looking to hire a Head of Finance to join their commercial finance team. This role is the perfect opportunity for senior finance individuals looking to furthertheir commercial skillset within a fast paced dynamic working environment with a high profile digital media business.This person will play an integral role within the finance function working directly with the senior business stakeholders to drive performance optimisation and will be the lead contact for unlocking operational efficiencies and driving process improvement.Key Responsibilities Include:

• Business Partnering:
  • Act as a pro-active and commercially astute business partner.
  • Utilize your expertise in digital media and knowledge of digital revenue models to understand key performance drivers.
  • Interpret risks and opportunities within the relevant industry context.
  • Build strong relationships, trust, and credibility with senior business stakeholders.
  • Serve as the voice of finance, supporting, challenging, and advising on commercial opportunities and issues.
• Commercial Insight:
  • Provide valuable insights and advice to the commercial teams.
  • Collaborate with business line and strategy leaders to model scenarios and advise on future opportunities and deals.
• Management Information and Analysis:
  • Drive the evolution of management information and analysis.
  • Deliver high-quality, timely, and insightful management information to the business.
  • Develop the financial acumen of the digital business leadership.
  • Partner with the Business Intelligence Unit to drive improvements in management information and business intelligence tools.
• Strategic Contribution:
  • Contribute to the development of budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
  • Provide financial leadership and analytical support to shape business activity at both strategic and operational levels.
  • Model scenarios, advise on key assumptions and trade-offs, and support resource alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Drive the simplification and automation of financial modelling.
  • Interpret and challenge performance trends versus budgets and forecasts.
• Financial Oversight:
  • Have oversight of weekly flash reporting and monthly close.
  • Drive continuous improvement of processes, data integrity, and strong financial control.
  • Work with business leaders, data source owners, and the finance shared service function to ensure accurate, automated, and timely data and reporting.
  • Supervise the finance team in the monthly close process, taking full accountability for relevant P&Ls, balance sheets, variance analysis, and performance interpretation.
• Team Development:
  • Take responsibility for the development and training of Commercial Management Accountants.
  • As a member of the finance senior leadership team, manage financial analysts and other finance team members.
  • Ensure work is delivered to a high quality.
  • Mentor and support the development of business partnering capabilities within the finance team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, with a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Digital Media Expertise: A minimum of 3 years experience in digital media and digital publishing, with a focus on digital programmatic and affiliate advertising revenues.
• Positive and Proactive: You have a positive, proactive, and can-do work ethic. You can work autonomously and collaboratively as needed.
• Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ever-changing work environment. You are unflustered by challenges and are driven by continuous improvement.
• Financial Acumen: You possess a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. You have strong attention to detail while also thinking strategically.
• Ambitious and Energetic: You have a strong desire to grow with the role and the business. You are focused on realizing ambitious growth aspirations and approach your work with energy and resilience.
• Relationship Builder: You can build strong interpersonal relationships across the business while providing necessary business challenges in a respectful and productive manner.
• Excellent Communication: You have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.