About this role
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £150,000 + 25% Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Marketing, Media, Advertising, Creative
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded International Finance Director to join a highly successful global media business operating across EMEA, APAC and North America. This is a pivotal leadership role partnering with senior executives across multiple international markets, helping drive financial performance, strategic decision-making and future growth.
The successful candidate will lead all aspects of commercial finance, FP&A, reporting, business partnering and team leadership across a diverse international portfolio whilst acting as a trusted advisor to operational and commercial leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
Partner with senior international leadership teams across EMEA, APAC and North America.Provide commercial insight to support strategic decisions, growth initiatives and operational performance.Influence leadership teams through robust financial analysis and actionable recommendations.Support new business opportunities, investment decisions and organisational change projects.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.Deliver monthly P&L reviews, variance analysis and performance reporting.Review revenue pipelines, bookings, headcount plans and profitability metrics.Drive financial accountability across international business units.
Commercial Finance
Lead revenue forecasting and profitability analysis.Support pricing, contract negotiations and commercial decision-making.Provide oversight of major client accounts, ensuring strong financial governance and performance.Identify opportunities to improve margins and optimise financial performance.
Reporting, Controls & Cash Management
Oversee month-end close and management reporting activities.Ensure a robust control environment and compliance with corporate policies.Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital and treasury activities.Support audit processes, statutory reporting and year-end activities.
Leadership
Lead, mentor and develop an international finance team.Drive high performance, succession planning and capability development.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
About You
We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a proven track record operating in a senior international finance leadership position.
Significant post-qualified experience within a complex, multi-entity organisation.Strong commercial finance and business partnering credentials.Experience within marketing, media, professional services, consulting or other people-based businesses would be highly advantageous.Experience supporting senior executive stakeholders.Exceptional financial planning, forecasting and reporting skills.Strong leadership capability with experience managing geographically dispersed teams.The ability to influence, challenge and drive performance at senior levels.