Finance Director

Harper May is partnering with an innovative brand design company known for its global reach and creative excellence. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a talented Finance Director to join their senior leadership team and drive financial strategy and operational excellence.

About the Company:
This forward-thinking agency operates internationally, delivering cutting-edge brand management and design solutions. With operations spanning multiple regions, they have built a reputation for creativity, innovation, and a commitment to quality. As a Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s financial future and ensuring its continued success.

About the Role:
Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director and collaborating with the Executive Board, you will oversee the company’s financial operations on a global scale. This is a high-impact leadership role that involves managing diverse teams, driving strategy, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy, aligning with its long-term goals.
• Oversee financial operations across global subsidiaries, ensuring consistency in accounting policies and practices.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling financial plans.
• Review and provide insightful commentary on monthly management accounts, highlighting performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Manage the group’s tax planning, cash flow control, and multi-currency financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with regional legal, tax, and regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of record-keeping and audit processes.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders, effectively communicating financial insights and recommendations.
• Manage global financial resources, including investor relations, treasury, and legal matters.
• Drive financial integration and standardisation across all regions, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Oversee and approve monthly salaries and manage group-wide legal, insurance, and property contracts.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with broad technical expertise.
• Proven experience in a global business, preferably within a creative or labour-intensive industry.
• Demonstrated success in financial strategy, multi-currency management, and cash flow control.
• Strong experience in mergers and acquisitions, tax planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Adept at managing and motivating finance teams across multiple locations.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight reporting deadlines in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.