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Head of Finance - 12 month FTC

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £90,000 - £95,000 per annum
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 7 days ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Edward Cardona
  • Contact Email: edward.cardona@handle.co.uk
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 06 February 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH111299

Handle are currently working with a hugely popular global media brand, who are looking for a technically strong - Head of Finance. This is a great role that oversees external reporting, financial control and manages a team of 4. Therefore, proven team management and extensive experience with IFRS and technical accounting is key!

Responsibilities include -

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, offering mentorship and development

  • Review financial statements and provide technical accounting input

  • Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards for both existing and new policies

  • Business Partner with various departments to discuss new or complex accounting scenarios

  • Oversee the relationship with the Group Reporting team to ensure accurate and timely reporting

  • Manage the audit process

  • Advise on statutory account filing and global compliance

Candidate Requirements -

  • Fully qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years post qualified experience

  • Extensive experience and deep understanding of IFRS, technical accounting concepts, and policies

  • Be a proven team leader with experience developing and mentoring a high-performing team

  • Have worked in another large multi-complex media business, ideally TV production

  • Proven ability to improve financial reporting processes and deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.