Finance Director in London

Cedar is working exclusively with a leading award winning independent creative agency that has undergone extensive growth over the last five years.

We are looking for a commercial, ambitious, profit-driven Accountant, to be Finance Director, working alongside the Managing Director and SLT, bringing Financial Expertise and Leadership skills to the Senior Management Team.

This is a new role and key to taking the Group into its next stage of growth.

To manage the Finance function and team (currently one Finance Assistant) , with responsibility for the production of Monthly Management Accounts (ensuring full information is provide to the Board) , the management of day to day processes and external and statutory reporting for the three Group Companies ( with liaison/management of the Company Auditors and Tax advisers)This is a commercial, business facing role requiring a team player, strong financial acumen and analytical skills.

An understanding of and interest in Technology and Systems is also key as the Group is at a pivotal moment of process and system change.

Also required; excellent people-management skills, good communication skills and the ability to multi-task.

DUTIES: -Member of the SLT, working closely with the Managing Director and other Board DirectorsManagement of Finance Team, managing day to day finance functions (Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Bank Reconciliations, Nominal Ledger Reconciliations)Management of Revenue- overseeing Monthly and preparation of Revenue Forecasting and management of WIPMonthly Management Accounts - providing innovative financial analysis alongside the main monthly reports - including client and job reporting and profitability.

Management of Cashflow- including managing relationship with the Group's BanksNew Business Pitches- working with the SLT on costings and pricing proposals for new contractsPreparation of Monthly Forecasts and Annual BudgetsStatutory Accounts- liaison with Auditors Management of HR function, including benefits, insurances, Private Healthcare, working with external adviser and the Finance FounderManagement and Control of other Adhoc Projects (IT/ Capex etc)Other Adhoc tasks for Managing Director/Board/Shareholders Qualifications / Experience: -Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACA)Previous experience of being solely responsible for Finance TeamParika experience desirableMedia experience desirablePost holder must be able to demonstrate: -Commercial AcumenStrategic and Creative thinkerStrong Analytical SkillsStrong Accounting Technical SkillsGood literacy and communication skillsOrganisational AgilityAdvanced Excel/IT skillsAbility to work in fast-moving environmentAbility to prioritise and multi-task