Interim P2P Finance Lead - Entertainment

We're working with a well-established video production agency that is looking to hire an experienced Account Director as the business continues to grow. The agency works with a range of well-known brands and creative agencies, producing content across social campaigns, TV commercials, digital films, branded content, OOH and key visuals.Based in Central London, the team delivers projects both in the UK and internationally. This is a hybrid role, with four days a week in the office, so applicants should be able to commute into Central London.This is a commercially focused role with responsibility for developing new business and managing client relationships. You'll have the opportunity to focus on a sector that fits your experience or network, whether that's fashion, gaming, fintech or another market where you can identify opportunities.Alongside building new relationships, you'll manage existing accounts, working closely with the creative and production teams to develop proposals, oversee projects and identify opportunities for repeat business. The role would suit someone who enjoys developing client relationships, is confident leading conversations with senior stakeholders and is motivated by achieving commercial results.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and secure new business opportunities, with a focus on developing a chosen sector.Build and maintain relationships with brand marketing teams, agencies and key decision-makers.Develop business through networking, outreach and relationship building.Manage the full sales process from initial contact through to negotiation and project confirmation.Work with the creative and production teams to develop proposals and pitch materials.Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout projects.Oversee projects from brief through to delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets and client expectations are met.Meet individual and team revenue targets while supporting the continued growth of the business.Keep up to date with market trends and opportunities within your chosen sector.Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities and client activity within the CRM.Share market insights and identify potential areas for future growth.Desired Skills & ExperienceAt least five years' experience in B2B sales, account management or business development, ideally within media, video production, advertising or another creative industry.A proven track record of winning new business and growing client accounts.An existing network or strong knowledge of at least one relevant sector, such as fashion, gaming, fintech or similar.Confident presenting ideas and building relationships with senior stakeholders.Commercial awareness with experience negotiating budgets and managing client expectations.Strong communication and presentation skills.Experience working with creative or production teams.Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently.Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects. 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.

Our client is looking for an end-to-end Finance Operations Analyst to join their London-based Finance team, supporting operations in a fast-paced, creative & collaborative environment. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you'll oversee the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process, ensuring financial transactions are accurate, compliant and delivered efficiently. Workday Financials experience is essential. Responsibilities:Manage the end-to-end P2P process, including supplier onboarding, purchase orders, invoice reviews and supplier queries for the EMEA regionPartner with cross-functional teams to support procurement activities, contracts and finance-related requestsEnsure invoices and expenses are accurately coded, approved and processed in line with company policiesSupport month-end close by preparing accruals, investigating variances and maintaining accurate financial recordsMonitor spend against budgets and forecasts, highlighting any risks or discrepanciesIdentify opportunities to improve finance processes and support ad hoc projects Requirements:Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline3-5< years' experience in Finance Operations, Operational Finance, P2P or Accounts PayableStrong understanding of P2P workflows, purchase orders and basic accounting principles, including accruals and CapEx vs OpExExperience supporting month-end close and working with ERP systems, ideally Workday FinancialsStrong Excel, analytical and stakeholder management skillsOrganised, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentMedia, entertainment or shared services experience would be advantageous 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 fast-growing media and entertainment group is looking for a Junior People Partner to join them as they continue an exciting phase of growth.You'll join a small, collaborative People team supporting a dynamic population of 500+ across creative, commercial and operational functions. Reporting into a Senior People Partner you'll take ownership of day-to-day people matters while also leading on strategic projects that shape culture and enable growth.This role will suit someone who's already got some partnering and ready to take that next step in their career - you'll be proactive, commercially minded and confident navigating both the detail and the bigger picture. You'll bring solid generalist experience, comfortable managing ER cases while also driving forward initiatives that make a lasting impact.It's a hands-on environment, so you'll need to enjoy variety - from partnering with stakeholders to getting stuck into the practicalities that keep things running. The business moves quickly, so experience in a fast-paced, evolving environment (where not everything is set in stone) will be a real advantage.Their offices are in based in London, and they are an in office team (with some flexibility) so this role will be best suited to someone who thrives in an in-person, high-energy setting.If you're ready to join an ambitious business and play a key role in shaping its culture and people strategy, we'd love to hear from you. 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.