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Group Finance Director - Creative Agency The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Group Finance Director to join a successful and growing international brand experience, events, and communications group. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the chance to shape the financial strategy of a dynamic, project-driven business operating across multiple entities and international locations. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial performance, supporting growth ambitions, and providing strategic financial insight to the senior leadership team. The business delivers high-profile projects across sport, brands, entertainment, and live events, working with globally recognised clients and stakeholders. The Role The Group Finance Director will have full responsibility for the finance function across the Group, combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering: Partner closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to shape business strategy and drive performance. Lead the annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning. Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making and future growth. Support mergers, acquisitions, and integration activity where required, including due diligence, modelling, and post-acquisition reporting. Financial Reporting & Control: Ensure timely and accurate monthly management reporting across all entities. Oversee forecasting, trading performance reporting, and balance sheet management. Maintain robust financial controls and the integrity of all financial records. Lead statutory reporting, audit processes, and regulatory compliance. Oversee tax reporting and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Commercial Finance: Drive project profitability through effective management of margins, revenue recognition, WIP, and cash flow. Monitor working capital and identify opportunities to improve financial performance. Partner with operational teams to provide commercial insight and challenge. Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team. Build strong relationships across finance and non-finance functions. Manage relationships with auditors, banks, advisors, and external stakeholders. Systems & Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting. Lead finance systems and ERP development projects. Champion automation and best-practice ways of working across the finance function. About You Qualifications & Experience: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Minimum seven years' post-qualified experience. Previous experience within an agency environment is essential, including creative, marketing, communications, events, or related sectors. Proven experience operating at Finance Director level or as a senior Financial Controller with full ownership of a finance function. Strong experience managing multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction finance operations. Solid understanding of project accounting, WIP management, and revenue recognition. Exposure to M&A activity, transactions, or business integration would be advantageous. Skills & Attributes: Commercially astute with strong business partnering capabilities. Confident operating at board and senior leadership level. An inspiring people leader with experience developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders. Highly organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced, project-led environment. Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems and ERP platforms. An interest in live events, sport, entertainment, marketing, or brand experience sectors would be beneficial. What's on Offer? A highly visible leadership position with direct access to the CEO and senior stakeholders. The opportunity to influence strategy and contribute to the next phase of business growth. A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. Hybrid working with a central London base. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a commercially focused finance leader looking for a role that combines strategic influence, operational ownership, and growth opportunities, we would welcome your application. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Are you a Finance/Accounting Graduate looking for an opportunity within the Music, Film and Television Industries?Handle Recruitment have been working exclusively with key businesses in the entertainment sectors for the over 45 years and have an extensive network across all disciplines of finance. If you are finance graduate with some accounting experience, looking to start your career within the Entertainment Industry, I would be very keen to hear from you.Over the coming month's in 2026 we will be very actively seeking individuals for the following key finance positions: Graduate Planning with Commercial & Business Support and Commercial & Financial Analysis Assistant Accountant Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Assistant Management Accountant Core reporting and consolidation Assistant Financial Accounting and reporting Handle work with a number of large Plc and FTSE business through to medium and small businesses across London and cover both the temporary and permanent markets Full study support (ACCA/CIMA) is on offer for the role positions we recruit. Apply Now! We know that applying for a new role takes time and effort, and we genuinely appreciate every application we receive. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact candidates who have been shortlisted for the next stage of the process. If you do not hear from us, please do not be discouraged, and we wish you the very best with your search for your next opportunity.   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Handle Recruitment are delighted to partnering a leading Luxury Sportswear Brand in their search for a Financial Planning Analyst. Specialising in women's sportswear and equipment, this innovative and hugely inspirational international company are looking to add a hands on qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) to their London finance team to help lead and drive to business forward during a key period of growth.This is a pivotal position at the heart of a fast-growing, scaling ecommerce business. As part of the FP&A team - the strategic co-pilot to the organisation - you will drive financial planning, deliver meaningful insight, and partner with key stakeholders to influence decision-making.Joining during an exciting period of transformation, including ERP implementation and process improvement, you'll have a genuine opportunity to shape how finance operates at scale.What You'll Be DoingLead and support budgeting and forecasting cycles across the businessBuild and enhance financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysisDeliver monthly reporting, variance analysis, and clear, actionable insightsPartner with Marketing and Commercial teams to track performance and spendMonitor costs against budget, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and visibilityAnalyse sales performance across UK, US, EU, and ROW marketsSupport month-end close and ensure integrity of financial dataDrive continuous improvements in processes, reporting, and financial controlsWhat We're Looking For3-5+ years' experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business PartneringA candidate with retail / FMCG experienceA qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA candidateStrong track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysisAdvanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, with proven financial modelling capabilityA commercial mindset with the ability to translate data into insightStrong communication skills with confidence influencing non-finance stakeholdersComfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environmentDesirable:ERP experience (e.g. NetSuite)Ecommerce or retail backgroundUnderstanding of key metrics such as CAC, ROAS, and LTVExperience with BI tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau) or SQLThis is more than a reporting role - it's a chance to step into a commercially impactful position where you'll influence decisions, shape processes, and play a key role in the growth of a high-performing, scaling global business. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Accounts Assistant - Film Industry We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual, including recent graduates, who is looking to develop a career within finance and gain valuable experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and treasury functions. The successful candidate will be organised, proactive, and eager to learn, with the ambition to develop their technical skills and work towards a professional finance qualification - ACCA/CIMA Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger: Processing, authorising, and filing supplier invoices Processing authorised employee expense claims Completing supplier statement and account reconciliations Reviewing and reconciling purchase ledgers Maintaining accurate invoice records and files Sales Ledger: Processing, authorising, and filing customer invoices Supporting credit control activities Completing customer statement and account reconciliations Reviewing and reconciling sales ledgers Maintaining accurate customer invoice records and files Treasury: Completing weekly bank reconciliations Managing petty cash reconciliations Preparing, generating, and posting BACS payment runs Maintaining accurate bank records and files Skills & Experience: You will be a graduate in accounting and finance - 2:1 or above or AAT qualified with some accounting experience Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads effectively Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems and processes Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and proactive approach Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues across all levels of the business This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin or progress their finance career, offering exposure to a broad range of accounting processes within a supportive and professional environment. Working for one of the most successful film companies around, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed. Apply Now! We receive a high number of applications for our vacancies and, unfortunately, are not able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. If you have not been contacted within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We would like to thank you for your interest and wish you every success with your job search. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Handle Recruitment are delighted to partnering a leading Luxury Sportswear Brand in their search for a Financial Planning Analyst. Specialising in women's sportswear and equipment, this innovative and hugely inspirational international company are looking to add a hands on qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) to their London finance team to help lead and drive to business forward during a key period of growth. This is a pivotal position at the heart of a fast-growing, scaling ecommerce business. As part of the FP&A team - the strategic co-pilot to the organisation - you will drive financial planning, deliver meaningful insight, and partner with key stakeholders to influence decision-making. Joining during an exciting period of transformation, including ERP implementation and process improvement, you'll have a genuine opportunity to shape how finance operates at scale. What You'll Be Doing: Lead and support budgeting and forecasting cycles across the business Build and enhance financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis Deliver monthly reporting, variance analysis, and clear, actionable insights Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to track performance and spend Monitor costs against budget, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and visibility Analyse sales performance across UK, US, EU, and ROW markets Support month-end close and ensure integrity of financial data Drive continuous improvements in processes, reporting, and financial controls What We're Looking For: 3-5+ years' experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business Partnering A candidate with retail / FMCG experience A qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA candidate Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, with proven financial modelling capability A commercial mindset with the ability to translate data into insight Strong communication skills with confidence influencing non-finance stakeholders Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment Desirable: ERP experience (e.g. NetSuite) Ecommerce or retail background Understanding of key metrics such as CAC, ROAS, and LTV Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau) or SQL This is more than a reporting role - it's a chance to step into a commercially impactful position where you'll influence decisions, shape processes, and play a key role in the growth of a high-performing, scaling global business. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.