Edward Cardona

Freelands Foundation is looking for a Head of Finance to deliver and contribute to Freelands Foundation's financial strategy to enable the Foundation to achieve its ambitious strategic objectives. This role will play a pivotal part in supporting the scaling of the Foundation over the next few years, including a major capital project for our Errol Street building, a significant expansion of key programmes, and reaching new audiences for our work. This opportunity is perfect for a qualified chartered accountant with at least five years' experience at a senior level, who is excited and ready to bring their skills to a growing team with the aim of making a real impact in art education. We are looking for someone with significant experience working in the charity sector in a finance leadership position, with in-depth knowledge of both UK Charity SORP requirements and US Private Foundation regulations. Job Description - Role purpose - Part Time Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Head of Finance will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Foundation's Finance function, leading on all reporting, payments and compliance. This role will also deliver and contribute to Freelands Foundation's financial strategy by managing financial planning and running accounting systems, ensuring that they meet Freelands Foundation's strategic objectives and align with our values. The Head of Finance will line manage the Finance Officer. Role responsibilities - Financial strategy and planning Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, working collaboratively with departmental budget holders to ensure expenditure is accurately monitored and any variances are clearly understood. Conduct scenario modelling and financial analysis to support new programmes, grant rounds and capital projects. Maintain accurate cashflow forecasts to allow appropriate drawdowns from the Foundation's investment portfolio. Manage relationships with the Foundation's banking partners and financial software providers, ensuring a high level of service and that all tools are fit for purpose. Produce monthly management accounts to provide the Foundation's leadership with accurate and timely information on the financial health of the organisation. Prepare high-quality financial reports and papers for the Executive Leadership and Board of Trustees. Manage the year-end audit process and produce statutory accounts compliant with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, Lead on the preparation of the Foundation's US tax filings, including the FBAR, 9990PF and estimated tax payments. Prepare and submit UK Corporation Tax returns when necessary. Prepare and submit the Foundation's P11D reporting. Payments Manage the Foundation's bi-weekly payments process, ensuring all suppliers and expenses are paid accurately and on a timely basis. Liaise with the Programmes team to ensure that all grant payments are made promptly and accurately, in line with our governance processes. Lead the monthly Payroll process for employees and temporary workers, including payments of salaries, benefits and employment taxes. Compliance and risk management Ensure the Foundation adheres to all relevant accounting standards & regulatory requirements, including the Charity SORP & US Private Foundations 5% min distribution rule. Ensure all financial controls are complied with and continuously seek improvements to our internal processes to minimise risk. Put procedures in place to protect the organisation from financial fraud and conduct relevant training to ensure all team members are aware of the latest risks. Team leadership and business partnering Provide inspiring and supportive line management to the Finance Officer, with clear objectives and effective ongoing performance management. Support the wider organisation in finance-related decision-making, including upskilling the wider organisation in financial awareness. Ensure the Foundation's financial processes enable the wider team to achieve their strategic objectives, actively seeking feedback on ways to improve the service Finance provides. Freelands Foundation contribution Undertake such tasks that are needed to deliver this role's responsibilities. Work in cooperation with colleagues across the organisation, providing support and cover as needed within available time and resource. Undertake organisational training as required. Work within the organisation's agreed policies and processes, confirming such with a senior manager where clarity is needed. Uphold the organisation's values and mission in all internal and external interactions undertaken on behalf of Freelands Foundation. Person Specification - Essential Experience At least five years' experience working in the charity sector in senior-level finance positions. Substantial senior-level experience working with external auditors on annual audits and tax filings. Knowledge In-depth knowledge of the UK Charity SORP requirements. In-depth knowledge of US Private Foundation federal and state regulations. Good working knowledge of Xero software and Expensify. Qualifications - Qualified chartered accountant: CIMA, or ACCA, or ACA. 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.

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 Responsibilities Identify 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 & Experience At 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.

We're partnering with a globally recognised organisation, seeking an experienced Airtable Project Manager for an initial 3 month contract. You'll play a key role in designing and evolving Airtable solutions that support high-performing photo, video, and art buying teams across a fast-paced creative environment.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of creative production, workflow optimisation, automation, and AI-enabled operations. You'll act as the go-to Airtable specialist, partnering closely with cross-functional creative stakeholders to streamline workflows, improve visibility across production pipelines, and reduce manual operational overhead through thoughtful automation and system design.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain Airtable bases tailored to photo, video, and art buying workflowsCollaborate closely with creative production teams to understand operational pain points and translate requirements into scalable Airtable solutionsManage ongoing enhancements and iteration of existing bases, ensuring solutions continue to evolve alongside business needsDevelop and maintain automations to streamline repetitive processes including status updates, scheduling, notifications, and asset trackingBuild intuitive dashboards, reporting views, and interfaces that provide visibility across production pipelines, team capacity, supplier activity, and delivery timelinesAct as the internal Airtable SME, guiding stakeholders on best practices while keeping user experiences simple and accessible for non-technical teamsLeverage AI tools to accelerate workflow design, automation development, troubleshooting, and rapid prototypingKey RequirementsStrong hands-on experience building and managing Airtable environments, including interfaces, automations, reporting, and workflowsPrevious experience supporting creative production, photo, video, content, or art buying teamsStrong workflow and process improvement mindset, with experience automating manual tasks and improving operational efficiencyExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate operational needs into practical, user-friendly solutionsHigh attention to detail with a focus on clean, scalable system design and documentation Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A great opportunity has become available at a leading UK based Live Entertainment Company for a purchase ledger accountant. Joining this fun and expanding finance team you will have the chance to work in one of the UK's most exciting music companies based in central London Responsible for all of the Purchase Ledger processing in this vibrant and growing business the successful candidate will be involved with: Coding and input of all invoices Payment processing Managing the relationship with Suppliers regarding payment timing Input of transactions onto sun and excel Bank recs. Input of all deposits Complete accurate Bank reconciliations Ad hoc duties This is a fantastic role for a candidate experienced in working with high volumes of invoices within a media / environment / Live Music company. The successful candidate will also have a passion for the live Entertainment Sector and a can-do attitude. Strong excel skills are desirable. If this is you.... 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.

Handle Recruitment is seeking a MarTech Specialist to join a global bank in a position offering the opportunity to lead critical implementation projects. *This is a six month FTC to begin ASAP, hybrid working in London, salary up to £60k pro-rata* You'll be steering complex workstreams such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Adobe Workfront, and Web Content Management, ensuring smooth delivery that aligns with strategic priorities and regulatory standards. In this role you will: Lead end-to-end delivery of key marketing technology projects, including system integrations and platform upgrades. Develop detailed project plans, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations. Collaborate across teams including Marketing, IT, Compliance, Risk, and external vendors to ensure milestones are met. Prepare clear progress reports and updates for senior management, highlighting key risks, decisions, and financials. Oversee governance, change management, and risk mitigation activities, ensuring compliance with internal control standards and audit requirements. To be successful, you will have: Significant experience managing large-scale marketing technology projects within a financial or banking environment. Strong organisational and project management skills, with a keen eye for detail. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities. Knowledge of financial regulatory requirements relevant to technology projects. Proven ability to handle dependencies, change controls, and deliver within complex environments.   Please apply now for a further conversation! Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.