HR Business Partner - Publishing

We're partnering with a high-growth business accelerator to hire an experienced Agency Growth Consultant to support a portfolio of ambitious agency founders through a structured scale-up programme.This is a strategic advisory role focused on coaching, accountability, and commercial growth. You'll work closely with founders to help them identify priorities, solve operational and growth challenges, and execute effectively across every stage of their journey in the programme.You will act as a trusted advisor from onboarding through to programme completion, helping founders improve revenue performance, strengthen operations, and build scalable agency businesses.The OpportunityThis position is ideal for someone with a strong consulting, advisory, or fractional leadership background who understands how agencies scale and enjoys working across multiple founder relationships simultaneously.You won't be responsible for delivering execution work directly. Instead, your role will centre on strategic guidance, performance management, problem-solving, and keeping founders focused on the actions that drive measurable business outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild tailored growth roadmaps for founders, establishing clear 30/60/90-day priorities aligned to commercial and operational goalsLead structured weekly 1:1 strategy sessions to review progress, remove blockers, and refine priorities based on business performanceConduct monthly performance reviews, tracking milestones, identifying gaps, and recommending strategic adjustmentsProvide responsive support and strategic guidance through Slack and other communication channels between coaching sessionsAdvise founders across key areas of agency growth including:Client acquisition and pipeline developmentPricing and offer positioningDelivery operations and systemsTeam structure, hiring, and leadershipPartnerships and strategic growth opportunitiesPersonal brand and market positioningIdentify risks or operational issues early and proactively guide founders back on track where neededMaintain accurate progress tracking and share key insights, challenges, and success stories with the wider leadership teamLearn and apply the organisation's internal methodologies, frameworks, and playbooks to ensure consistency across the founder experienceAct as a link between leadership and programme members, translating strategic direction into practical founder-level guidanceAbout YouWe're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with the ability to build trusted advisory relationships quickly.You will ideally have:Proven experience advising founders, business owners, or agency leaders across multiple businesses simultaneouslyA strong understanding of how agencies operate, grow, and scale commerciallyExcellent commercial instincts with a focus on revenue growth, pipeline development, and business performanceExperience managing multiple client or stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environmentThe confidence to provide direct, clear, and actionable adviceStrong written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across Slack and digital communication channelsA proactive and adaptable approach, comfortable operating in fast-moving and evolving business environmentsWhy Apply?This is an opportunity to work closely with ambitious founders inside a fast-growth environment where your strategic input will have a direct impact on business outcomes.You'll join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team and play a key role in helping agency owners scale more effectively, make better decisions, and achieve measurable growth. 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.

Head of Statutory Reporting & Audit (Maternity Cover) - Film & TVGlobal entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in film, television, home entertainment and digital distribution are looking for a Head of Statutory Reporting and Audit.Reporting into EVP Finance, UK Director you will be responsible for submission of all external UK company reporting, including maintaining accounting records, statutory financial reporting and audit, royalty reporting, tax matters and supervising the finance team members for the UK. The desired person should be a self-starter a proven track record and with previous Statutory reporting and team management experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:FINANCIAL REPORTING:Manage drafting and initial review of the year end individual and consolidated statutoryaccounts for audit.Manage the year end external audit process with and ensure all information is available and provided on time to the auditors.Keep up to date with new technical releases affecting the company such as developments in IFRS and US GAAP accounting rules and corporation tax legislation.Maintain control of the royalty reporting and royalty audits ensuring statements are prepared, reviewed and distributed to required timescales.REGULATORY:Ensure all accounting records are kept and maintained to comply with internal and external controls and legislation.Ensure the quarterly UK VAT returns are prepared, reviewed and submitted on time.Ensure all UK Corporation Tax returns are filed on time.Suggest and implement improvements to working practices and controls.Ensure all reporting submissions made to different regulatory bodies are timely and accurateLiaise with other departments and external advisors as appropriate to ensure that all relevant areas (legal, regulation requirements, corporation tax, VAT etc) have been considered in the financial reporting process.Manage the Internal audit process.TEAM MANAGEMT:Day to day management of the Statutory Reporting Senior Manager, Assistant Financial Accountant & Royalty AccountantTeam development and trainingPerformance management for teamAd hoc guidance for other members of the teamOTHER AREAS:Support the EVP in adding value and challenging the status quo in other areas of the business to optimize business performance and profitability.Report any areas of financial and regulatory risk to EVP of Finance and suggest and implement suitable controls to mitigate these.Jointly work with Senior Group Reporting Team Members to review all new deals and acquisitions for all areas related to UK to determining how to account for these and communicate this to the relevant staff members booking the entries.Manage any IT changes impacting financial systems and regulatory reporting, ensure communication and training is provided to any relevant business areas as required.Jointly work with Senior Group Reporting Team Members to provide advice to legal and commercial teams on financial matters including helping advise on deal structures.Other ad hoc duties as required. KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:Qualified accountant with experience (ACA or ACCA or equivalent)Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRSAble to work with internal and external stakeholdersExperience dealing with regulatory bodiesExperience with Sarbanes-Oxley act regulationsExperience managing the audit processExperience preparing statutory accountsExperience managing tax matters including VAT and Corporation TaxStrong organisational and communication skillsStrong team management experienceStrong Excel skills 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.

A leading publishing company are looking for a HR Business Partner to join their team.This is a broad generalist role where you'll partner with leaders across the organisation, supporting areas such as employee relations, performance, development, and learning & development. You'll also play a key role in contributing to wider people initiatives and using insight to support better decision-making.The ideal candidate will bring solid HRBP experience, ideally within a creative environment with a passion or interest in L&D. You'll be confident influencing and coaching stakeholders and able to combine commercial awareness with strong emotional intelligence.They operate a hybrid policy, with 3 days in their London office.This is an opportunity to join an organisation where HR has a seat at the table, and gives you the space to make a meaningful impact.If you'd like to hear more, please apply now. 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.