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Head of Finance | Central London | £90-100k + Bonus
Exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a Head of Finance role in a leading global Media/ Technology organisation.
My client is a leading global media/ technology business who are looking for an ambitious Head of Finance to join the team. This role is well suited to an industry trained or audit trained qualified accountant who has 6+ years post qualified experience in a similar size technology/ media organisation.
You must have experience working on costs, rather than revenue, to be considered for this role.
The Role
The Head of Finance (Cost Focused) will be at the forefront of managing and optimising financial costs across all departments. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in cost control, budgeting, and financial analysis. You will be responsible for identifying and driving cost-saving initiatives that maximise profitability, while ensuring financial integrity and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a team of 3 professional accountants and support their day-to-day operations
* Develop and train the team to enable them to reach their full potential
* Lead the finance team in managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting with a strong emphasis on cost control and efficiency.
* Develop and implement cost-saving strategies that align with organisational goals and drive sustainable profitability.
* Analyse financial data to identify key cost drivers and opportunities for cost reduction.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure financial plans prioritise cost optimization while supporting growth initiatives.
* Prepare detailed financial reports, focusing on cost variance analysis and actionable insights.
* Oversee and refine operational and capital expenditure budgets to align with business priorities and objectives.
* Monitor performance against cost-saving initiatives and recommend adjustments as needed to improve financial outcomes.
* Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior stakeholders on cost management and resource allocation.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, financial reporting standards, and best practices in financial management.
Your Background
You are a qualified accountant with at least 6 years post qualified experience as a Senior Finance Manager or equivalent. Ideally, you have trained in a graduate program at a leading technology or media organisation.
Location
Based in Central London with work from home flexibility.
Please note, unfortunately our client does not offer visa sponsorship.
If this role is of interest, please apply via this link or contact me at georgia.matthews@investigo.co.uk
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Technology, Information and Media
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