Head of Finance

Head of Finance (Part-Time)Bournemouth | Office Based | 3 Days per Week£75,000 - £85,000 FTE (Pro Rata) Shape the future of finance within a growing creative business. We're working with an ambitious, well-established media business looking to appoint a commercially minded Head of Finance on a genuine part-time basis. This is an opportunity to join the senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in strengthening the finance function while helping the business continue its growth journey. Reporting directly to the Managing Directors, you'll provide strategic financial leadership, improve reporting and controls, mentor an established finance team and ensure the business has the financial insight needed to make confident commercial decisions. This role is designed as a true three-day-per-week position, offering flexibility without compromising the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The Role You'll provide senior financial leadership across the business, ensuring robust governance while supporting the continued development of the finance function.Responsibilities will include:\n

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• Providing strategic financial leadership and acting as the senior finance lead for the business.
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• Reviewing monthly management accounts, board reporting and financial analysis.
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• Strengthening financial controls, governance and reporting processes.
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• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision making.
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• Mentoring and developing the finance team, creating clear development pathways.
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• Overseeing statutory accounts, tax compliance and financial reporting.
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• Improving revenue cycle management, cash flow and working capital performance.
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• Acting as the key finance contact for external accountants, auditors, banks and professional advisers.
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• Supporting continuous improvement across finance systems and reporting.
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About You We're looking for an experienced finance leader who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on involvement. You'll ideally have:\n

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• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
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• Previous experience leading a finance function or operating as a Head of Finance or Finance Director.
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• Strong commercial awareness alongside excellent technical accounting knowledge.
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• Experience producing and reviewing management accounts, budgets and board reporting.
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• A collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring and developing finance teams.
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• Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders and business owners.
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• Experience within a professional services, creative, digital, agency or project-based environment would be advantageous but isn't essential.
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What's on Offer?\n

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• Genuine part-time opportunity (3 days per week).
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• Salary of £75,000-£85,000 FTE, paid pro rata.
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• Direct influence on business strategy and decision making.
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• Opportunity to shape and develop an evolving finance function.
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• Supportive leadership team with autonomy to make an impact.
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• Join an established business operating within an exciting and creative sector.
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If you're looking for a senior leadership opportunity that offers flexibility alongside genuine influence, we'd love to hear from you.