Finance Director
Simply360 are recruiting for a Finance Director / Head of Finance to join a strategy consultancy specializing in the media, information, and technology industries. Since its launch in 2015, it has been dedicated to driving growth and delivering impactful solutions for clients through analytical problem-solving, deep industry expertise, and a customer-first approach. With offices in London and New York, the company advises major corporations and Private Equity investors globally.
What Sets the Company Apart:
Culture:
The company is proud of its culture, which blends a drive for excellence with proactive collaboration. It is a friendly and inclusive environment that supports employee development. Employees work closely with Leadership, Consulting, and wider Operations Teams.
Growth:
The company is continually expanding and seeks talented and motivated individuals who are eager to grow their careers. Many senior team members have spent the majority of their careers at the company—new joiners could be next.
Responsibility & Development:
From the outset, employees are entrusted with significant responsibilities, with more opportunities presented as they develop. The company offers a range of professional development options, including mentoring, on-the-job learning, and formal training, to support career progression.
Role Overview:
The Head of Finance / Finance Director will report directly to the Partners and lead financial planning and analysis for the business. The role involves providing insightful analysis, forecasting, and strategic guidance to leaders and senior stakeholders, while managing a team of three.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop regular reporting metrics to enhance business capabilities, productivity, and efficiency.
- Drive the transformation of the finance function, focusing on robust financial planning processes and management reporting.
- Evaluate current systems and manage the implementation of new financial software as needed.
- Oversee the annual budget, short-term financial re-forecasting, and weekly and monthly financial performance estimates. Identify trends, opportunities, and risks, providing recommendations for financial optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and update the company’s budget and forecast, ensuring alignment with business goals and market conditions. Provide regular budgetary reports to other departments.
- Serve as a business partner to the consulting team, working closely to drive project financial performance and the adoption of new systems and processes.
- Develop reports focused on utilization and project profitability, in conjunction with resourcing and leadership.
- Supervise the preparation of regular and ad-hoc financial reports and presentations for senior management and other stakeholders, including the monthly management meeting slides.
- Approve monthly management accounts and year-end accounts.
- Oversee company audits and manage all tax obligations and related concerns.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements in both the UK and the US.
- Manage and report on cash flow.
- Implement cost control measures.
- Manage and coach a high-performing finance team, ensuring career development opportunities.
What the Company Offers:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Private healthcare, subsidized gym membership, company pension, travel insurance, and more
- Discretionary bonus
- Hybrid working arrangement: 4 mandatory days in the office and up to 1 day working from home
What the Company is Looking For:
- A qualified accountant with a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals
- Advanced reporting skills, including proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools like PowerBI or Tableau
- Demonstrated success in delivering measurable results that contribute to an organization’s financial health and growth
- Proven project management skills, with a track record of successful system implementation, including financial and project management tools and process design
- Strong understanding of the broader business context influencing financial decisions, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex financial issues and optimize performance
- High attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and efficiently
- Team management experience, with a focus on implementing best practices, developing employees, and refining procedures
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey financial insights to executives and stakeholders effectively
- A collaborative team player who thrives in the company’s culture
- Experience in a professional services or agency environment is preferred
- Knowledge of US financial, taxation, banking, and payroll processes is advantageous but not essential
If this sounds like you then please send us your CV now!
Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.