Head of Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function: oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls and regulatory compliance.

• Provide strategic financial guidance to the leadership team: analyze business performance, identify growth opportunities, risks, efficiency levers, and support decision-making.

• Drive budgeting and forecasting for multiple business units (events, digital, brand experience) and ensure alignment with the overall business strategy.

• Manage working capital, cash management, vendor & client payment cycles – especially critical in event & experiential business where timing and cost control matter.

• Build and maintain strong internal controls, ensure compliance with statutory & regulatory requirements (GST, corporate law, audit, tax) and implement best practices in financial governance.

• Lead & develop the finance team: set up processes, train/mentor finance staff, establish dashboards/reports for management visibility.

• Collaborate closely with operations, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure project profitability, cost tracking, margin monitoring and cost-benefit analysis.

• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and banks/financial institutions as needed.

What we're looking for

• Chartered Accountant / MBA Finance (or equivalent) with 8+ years' experience in finance leadership roles (preferably in agency, media, digital, events or services sectors).

• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting & forecasting, financial modelling, cost control, working capital management.

• Proven track record of operating in high-velocity, client-facing service/agency businesses with project and event delivery.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – able to present financial insights to senior leadership in a clear, business-focused manner.

• Strong systems orientation: comfortable with finance/ERP tools, dashboards, process improvements.

• Ethical, proactive, hands-on leadership style who can both strategize and roll up their sleeves when needed.

Why join us

You'll play an important part in scaling a high-growth, creative business where your financial leadership will directly impact growth, profitability and operational excellence. You'll work in a dynamic, creative culture and have the opportunity to shape the finance function from the front.

Skills Required
Dashboards, Cash Flow Management, Mba, Cost Control, Financial Modelling, Working Capital Management, Process Improvements, Forecasting, Budgeting