Fractional Finance Director - Media (2 Days per Week)
Harper May is partnering with a media organisation that is looking to appoint a Fractional Finance Director to provide senior financial leadership on a part-time basis. The business is seeking an experienced finance professional who can enhance reporting quality, support the development of the finance function, and provide clear financial direction to senior stakeholders.
The Role
The Fractional Finance Director will work on a two-day-per-week basis, with the potential for additional time during the initial transition period. This role is focused on leadership, review, and strategic input rather than day-to-day processing, ensuring the finance function is operating effectively and producing high-quality financial information.
Working closely with senior leadership, the Finance Director will help shape reporting standards, support process improvement, and provide mentorship to the finance team as the function continues to evolve.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior financial leadership and support across the business
Review and sign off management accounts, reporting, and financial analysis
Oversee the quality and accuracy of finance outputs across the function
Support the development of the finance team and wider finance structure
Mentor the Finance Manager and help build a clear development pathway
Strengthen reporting standards and improve financial visibility for leadership
Support improvements across billing, cash collection, and wider finance processes
Oversee statutory reporting, audit coordination, and compliance activity
Liaise with external advisers where required
Contribute to budgeting, planning, and broader financial decision-making
Candidate Profile
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or equivalent senior experience
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within media, agency, or professional services environments
Strong background in financial reporting, controls, and team leadership
Experience operating in a part-time or advisory finance role is advantageous
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
Strong mentoring and leadership capability
Commercially aware with the ability to provide practical financial insight
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills