Your new companyAn owner-managed business in the heart of London is looking to bring in a best-in-class CFO to drive the business towards and exit. This business partners with blue-chip companies and a host of global brands to deliver advertising solutions and promotions.Your new roleAs the CFO, you will:

• Oversee core financial accounting including monthly management accounts and reporting
• Lead commercial operations across the business
• Manage the company cashflow
• Overhaul the finance systems and processes to professionalise the business
• Prepare the annual budget
• Plan and prepare the business for external investment
• Provide strategic insight into business growth, expansion to new markets and hiring plans
• Working with the CEO/ PE investors to execute strategy

What you'll need to succeed

• A professionally qualified accountant with 10yrs + operating experience, ideally with experience within an advertising agency or similar.
• Experience of managing finance functions at the bottom up.
• PE / VC experience - experience of attracting external investment and leading an exit would be desirable.
• Industry background - Advertising / MarComms / or similar.
• Experience of fundraising and their needs as shareholders / Board members

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