Fractional Head of Finance

Fractional Head of Finance - Media (2 Days per Week)Harper May is working with a media business that is seeking a Fractional Head of Finance to support the day-to-day running and development of its finance function. The organisation operates in a fast-paced, service-led environment and is focused on improving reporting quality, strengthening financial processes, and building a more effective finance function.The RoleThis is a part-time position, requiring two days per week, with some flexibility during the initial transition period. The role will focus on supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and working closely with the finance team to improve processes and outputs.The successful candidate will act as a senior support to the finance function, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and structure across reporting and operational finance activities, while helping to build capability within the team.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the day-to-day running of the finance functionReview monthly management accounts and ensure accuracy of reporting outputsMaintain oversight of balance sheet reconciliations and ledger integrityReview transactional finance outputs, including purchase ledger and payroll activitySupport budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processesAssist with financial modelling and improvement of management informationWork across multiple entities to support consistency in reportingHelp streamline finance ..... full job details .....