Head of Finance

HAYS
London

Job Description

Head of Finance - SME Design Services/Agency - £90,000 to £120,000 (Office Based)

Your new company
A leading creative studio with an international footprint is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial operations across its UK and US entities.

As Head of Finance, you’ll act as the key financial partner to the Directors-owning financial reporting, controls, and planning while supporting the business through continued growth. You’ll ensure tight, reliable financial processes and provide clear insight to guide decision-making.

Your new role
  • Produce timely monthly management accounts and project P&Ls
  • Deliver KPI reporting and commercial analysis
  • Oversee cashflow, treasury, budgeting and forecasting
  • Partner closely with Directors on financial decisions
  • Improve processes, controls and systems (incl. time-billing)
  • Manage and develop a small finance team
  • Support year-end and company secretarial requirements
  • Provide financial oversight across multiple revenue streams
  • Support new business areas with scalable financial operations
  • Handle sensitive professional and personal financial matters with discretion
What you'll need to succeed
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
  • 5+ years in a Head of Finance role within a project-led or owner-managed environment
  • Experience with international operations and FX
  • Strong leadership and team-development ability
  • Process-improvement mindset with commercial awareness
  • Confident communicator across Finance and non-Finance teams
  • Detail-driven, organised, and collaborative

    What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4356851
Posted 2026-05-10

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