Join a fast-growing, PE-backed agency at the forefront of media and marketing services. They're looking for a dynamic finance leader to take ownership of the finance function, drive strategic growth, and partner with senior leadership on shaping the future of the business. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead a small team, optimise processes, and deliver insight that powers performance in a fast-paced, creative environment. Your new role Oversee our finance team and manage AP and AR processes Develop, upgrade and manage our accounting and reporting processes, and oversee reporting responsibilities and annual audits. Drive the development and management of our financial modelling and forecasting Manage and track the budgets and performance of different clients and business KPIs. Track and measure margin, taking relevant action to ensure targets are achieved Work closely with the leadership team on strategy, roadmap and targets for the business Deliver compliant and appropriate financial governance by managing the Company's working capital position Manage compliance of annual returns, accounts, R&D claims, corporation tax and VAT. What you'll need to succeed Qualified Accountant with proven success at Head of Finance or Finance Director level Strong background in media, marketing services, or digital marketing Track record of driving growth and improving profitability Skilled at partnering with client teams to boost margins Confident in business intelligence and data-driven decision-making Experienced in leading small finance teams within a mid-sized agency What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)