Full job descriptionLocation: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £150,000 + 25% Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Marketing, Media, Advertising, Creative


The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded International Finance Director to join a highly successful global media business operating across EMEA, APAC and North America. This is a pivotal leadership role partnering with senior executives across multiple international markets, helping drive financial performance, strategic decision-making and future growth.


The successful candidate will lead all aspects of commercial finance, FP&A, reporting, business partnering and team leadership across a diverse international portfolio whilst acting as a trusted advisor to operational and commercial leadership teams.


Key Responsibilities


Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
*Partner with senior international leadership teams across EMEA, APAC and North America.
*Provide commercial insight to support strategic decisions, growth initiatives and operational performance.
*Influence leadership teams through robust financial analysis and actionable recommendations.
*Support new business opportunities, investment decisions and organisational change projects.


Financial Planning & Analysis
*Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
*Deliver monthly P&L reviews, variance analysis and performance reporting.
*Review revenue pipelines, bookings, headcount plans and profitability metrics.
*Drive financial accountability across international business units.


Commercial Finance
*Lead revenue forecasting and profitability analysis.
*Support pricing, contract negotiations and commercial decision-making.
*Provide oversight of major client accounts, ensuring strong financial governance and performance.
*Identify opportunities to improve margins and optimise financial performance.


Reporting, Controls & Cash Management
*Oversee month-end close and management reporting activities.
*Ensure a robust control environment and compliance with corporate policies.
*Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital and treasury activities.
*Support audit processes, statutory reporting and year-end activities.


Leadership
*Lead, mentor and develop an international finance team.
*Drive high performance, succession planning and capability development.
*Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.


About You


We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a proven track record operating in a senior international finance leadership position.


*Significant post-qualified experience within a complex, multi-entity organisation.
*Strong commercial finance and business partnering credentials.
*Experience within marketing, media, professional services, consulting or other people-based businesses would be highly advantageous.
*Experience supporting senior executive stakeholders.
*Exceptional financial planning, forecasting and reporting skills.
*Strong leadership capability with experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
*The ability to influence, challenge and drive performance at senior levels.