Interim Finance Director – Technology

Partner Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Job description

Partner Interim are currently working with a global leader in digital entertainment and technology seeking a dynamic financial Leader to join their expanding team in London. This company is dedicated to delivering innovative and engaging experiences to a wide range of customers worldwide. With a commitment to cutting-edge technology and creative solutions, they are focused on driving growth and setting new standards in their industry.

Following a period of strategic expansion and investment in their technology infrastructure, the business is now looking for an experienced Finance Director to oversee the Technology Function and develop a best-in-class operation. This role will be responsible for managing the technology budget and driving efficiency through technological advancements across the company. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar leadership role within a complex, matrix organisation and be adept at leveraging technology to promote businesswide change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing complete finance support to Technology Leadership team, helping to guide the group strategic agenda;
• Leading on the building of business and investment cases for technology & transformation initiatives;
• Driving a culture of efficiency and utilisation to ensure targets/budget are met/adhere to;
• Creating and presenting regular financials to the business and ensuring a strong controls environment is built and maintained, alongside long-term financial planning exercises across the group functions;
• Working with the business to ensure alignment and full understanding of budgets, performance and controls, working closely with the central finance team in adapting and deploying new methods;
• Implementing new and efficient systems to better manage, track and distribute costs across the businesses and create recharging processes that are manageable and transparent;
• Identifying the drivers of cost and providing insight into the link between financial and operational metrics;
• Preparing ad-hoc analysis as needed by the CFO and broader technology Leadership teams.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in a large multi-function organisation, having proven expertise in supporting corporate functions and their leaders at a senior level and driving a technology, transformation and change agenda;
• Outstanding commercial acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders;
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data to the stakeholders;
• Ability to offer advice to the business to aid the key decision-making process.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Temporary

Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Information Technology

Industries: Entertainment Providers, Technology, Information and Media, and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution