Interim Finance Business Partner

Your new companyThis is a rare opportunity to join a highly recognisable, fast-paced consumer-facing business with a global footprint. Operating at the heart of a dynamic and creative sector, the organisation delivers high-profile projects and experiences that engage millions of customers worldwide.As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking a finance leader to join on an initial 6-month contract. This is a business where finance has a genuine seat at the table, offering the chance to influence decisions, improve processes, and make a visible impact from day one.Your new roleReporting into senior leadership, you will act as a trusted business partner across a range of commercial and operational functions. Responsibilities will include:

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• Managing forecasting, budgeting and commercial performance analysis
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• Driving reconciliations and process improvements
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• Partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making
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• Supporting business planning, modelling and commercial evaluations
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• Working across multiple projects, ensuring accurate reporting and insightful analysisThis role would particularly suit someone from a media, entertainment, events, advertising or wider creative industry background looking for an opportunity to broaden their leadership responsibilities and gain exposure to a high-profile, commercially focused organisation.
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What you'll need to succeed

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• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
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• Experience of team leadership and people management experience
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• Proven ability to business partner with senior non-finance stakeholders
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• A commercial mindset with the ability to influence decision-making
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• Strong forecasting, budgeting and analytical skills
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• Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge
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• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment
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What you'll get in return

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• Opportunity to join a recognised and highly respected brand
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• Visible and impactful leadership role
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• Exposure to senior executives and key strategic decisions
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• Fast-paced, commercially focused environmentIf you're a qualified finance leader from a media, creative, entertainment or consumer-focused background looking for your next impactful interim assignment, we'd love to hear from you.
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