Full job descriptionHarper May is partnering with a fast-growing, Rights Management business. A Head of Finance is being appointed to take full ownership of the finance function and act as a genuine commercial partner to the founder.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Finance will own the finance function end to end across a small, multi-entity, international group. This is a broad, hands-on role for someone who wants to run the numbers and shape how the business manages its money, from day-to-day control and compliance through to the commercial decisions that protect and grow margin.
Key Responsibilities
*Own the finance function end to end across multiple international entities
*Run the monthly close, management accounts and cash flow forecasting
*Own group-wide compliance, including VAT and the marketplace/indirect tax position across territories
*Manage royalty income and payouts, reconciling platform and marketplace statements accurately
*Control advertising and catalogue spend, and report on return by title and channel
*Put idle cash to work and manage treasury across currencies
*Partner with the CEO on pricing, catalogue acquisitions and commercial decisions
*Build the reporting, controls and processes a growing international business needs
What we are looking for
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or qualified by experience with a strong track record
*Experience owning finance in a small or fast-growing international business, comfortable being hands-on
*Multi-entity and multi-currency experience, with a solid grasp of VAT and cross-border compliance
*Commercially minded, with the confidence to challenge and improve how money is managed
*Comfortable in a multilingual, international environment; a second European language (Italian, Spanish or French) is important for this role
*Exposure to digital marketplaces, royalties, publishing or e-commerce is an advantage
*City of London based