Temporary Finance Director

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom What's Possible Group Full time

What's Possible is the only harmonious group exclusively for marketers at entrepreneurial brands. It invests in, and supports, marketing services businesses in the UK, Europe and US.
At the heart of the group is The Specialist Works, one of the UK's largest independent media agencies.
The group also includes What's Possible Creative and US retail media business Connections. Through its investment arm, Make Possible, the group invests in marketing services start-ups - including media agency PASHN and retail media specialist Vector.
The Finance department is integral to each business within What's Possible. We are looking for a Financial Director to drive the financial performance of every aspect of the group.
Location: London head office, finance team most Kent based.
Salary: £100k+ depending on experience.
We are looking for a hands-on Finance Director from a UK Media agency, who is prepared to get into the detail from day 1, to join our Finance Team here at the What's Possible Group. You will be responsible for making key financial, business-related decisions and ensuring that budgets/forecasts are met across the company.
You must be an experienced finance professional with strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, leadership ability and strategic thinking.
The goal is to promote and expand the company's commercial activity that will generate revenues and lead to sustainable growth.
This is an Exec Board position, and you will be working closely with the CEO and senior teams across the group.
To provide strategic financial guidance to ensure that all financial business KPI's are achieved.
Driving commercial outcomes, working with the commercial, trading and client teams and connecting them with the finance department
Developing and implementing commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth.
Be a mentor and a leader to all finance staff to ensure they can carry out their responsibilities to the required standard.
Develop and monitor the operating budget to ensure financial targets and budget development and monitoring are met.
Implement an internal audit programme to ensure that the company complies with all financial and statutory regulations.
Develop all necessary policies to ensure sound financial management and control of the business.
Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for senior management.
Access, manage and minimise risk.
Either an FD early in their career or FC looking to step up
Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting process
Commercial and business awareness partnered with a strategic mindset
Project management skills
You will be qualified in one of the major six chartered accountancy body qualifications:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA)
We encourage a flexible way of working to adapt to personal circumstances, individual, and business needs.
We offer all our employees share options, and we've built a benefits package that invests in our employees' long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing.
Diversity and difference drive innovation, not only for us but also for our clients and is at the heart of everything that we do.
We welcome applications from all, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age as we seek to recruit the very best at The What's Possible Group from a diverse talent pool. If you require flexible working options please still get in touch and we'll be as accommodating as we can. #

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