THE ROLE
Talon is seeking to appoint a Group Financial Director to support its continued growth. Reporting to, and acting as a deputy to the CFO, this position is a key position in the business, responsible for leading the finance function on a day-to-day basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS
- Leadership and development of the UK, US & International Finance functions, overseeing all aspects of the across; FP&A, Controllership and Transactional Finance
- Build meaningful relationships with our key external agency partners and suppliers ensuring best in class working capital management
- Lead on all client audits working with our agency partners collaboratively, and leveraging our internal finance functions to deliver these on a timely basis
- Manage and deliver the consolidated management accounts, performance of regular audits and be the lead contact for external auditors.
- Develop and review the finance strategy and associated budgets via the facilitation of quarterly business reviews, ensuring the constant measurement of business units against target
- Provide support for the process around acquisitions and strategic partnerships
- Interface directly with Senior Leadership Teams across associated companies within the group.
- Ensure full financial compliance across all locations globally
- Drive continuous improvement and utilise technology to drive a world class financial reporting and control function.
- Identify cost improvement opportunities and provide guidance on cost management and improving the bottom line.
WORKING HABITS AND CORE SKILLS
- Articulate and able to communicate issues and concerns clearly and concisely
- Thorough understanding of commercial and business principles
- Honesty, integrity, and reliability
- Highly organised with a high attention to detail
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Understanding of data privacy standards
YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/ CIMA
- Previous experience as a finance director and management of a broad range of individuals/activities across a finance function
- Experience in a media or consumer services environment would be advantageous
- Experience of working with private equity backed companies would be desirable