At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, improve processes, and partner with teams to drive business performance.
- Company: Dynamic international creative services business undergoing transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and long-term career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a transformative journey with significant scope for influence and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on finance leadership role during exciting growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in fast-paced environments; finance leaders or controllers ready for broader roles.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 £ per year.
Reference: 32659London | Hybrid Working Circa 150,000 + Benefits Stanton House is partnering with a dynamic international creative services business to appoint a hands-on Finance Director during a pivotal period of transformation and growth.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance leader who enjoys operating close to the business, improving processes, building structure and driving operational excellence.
The role sits at the heart of a fast-moving, project-based environment and will suit someone who is equally comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders and rolling up their sleeves to solve day-to-day challenges.
The Opportunity Our client is an established international business operating within the creative, production and professional services space.
Following a period of significant growth and organisational change, they are investing in strengthening their finance capability and are seeking a commercially minded Finance Director to lead this effort.
The successful candidate will take ownership of a broad finance remit, combining financial control, commercial finance, process improvement and business partnering responsibilities.
This is not a traditional corporate Finance Director position.
Lead the day-to-day finance function across a multi-entity international business.
Drive improvements in financial controls, governance and reporting accuracy.
Partner closely with operational and commercial teams to support business performance.
Monitor project profitability, resource utilisation and cost management.
Support ongoing finance transformation initiatives, including systems and process improvements.
Improve the quality of management information available to senior leadership.
Oversee cash flow management and working capital performance.
Build scalable finance processes capable of supporting future growth.
Candidate Profile We are keen to speak with finance leaders who have experience in fast-paced, project-driven environments and understand how operational businesses really function.
A Finance Director seeking a more hands-on role.
A Financial Controller or Head of Finance ready to step into a broader leadership position.
An operationally focused finance professional looking for the opportunity to shape and improve a finance function.
Experience within creative, production, agency, consulting, professional services or other project-based businesses.
Strong financial control and reporting expertise.
The ability to balance commercial insight with operational execution.
Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
What's on Offer A highly visible finance leadership role with significant scope for impact.
The opportunity to join a business undergoing meaningful transformation.
Broad exposure across operational, commercial and strategic finance activities.
Long-term career development opportunities within a growing international organisation.
Finance Manager - ACCA / CIMA in London employer: Stanton House
Stanton House is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Central London where innovation thrives. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides opportunities for professional development alongside competitive benefits, including equity options. The collaborative culture within the Customer Success team ensures that every Data Scientist can make a meaningful impact while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London.
