Client Overview‍

Our client, a privately owned group specialising in TV production and immersive content creation (AR/VR/MR), sought to position itself as a global leader in creative technology. With strong financial backing and partnerships with leading tech companies, the business was accelerating its pivot toward immersive platforms and scaling operations to meet its ambitious growth targets.

The Role‍

To support this transformation, the company created a forward focused CFO role. This leader would:

• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team (SLT) to provide robust financial analysis and drive commercial decision making.
• Manage investor relations and ensure the timely delivery of accurate business insights.
• Optimise financial systems, including selecting and implementing a new accounting package.
• Develop and motivate a high performing finance team.
• Evaluate and support investment opportunities while future proofing the business operations.

Candidate Profile‍

The ideal candidate needed:

• Significant experience in high growth tech/media companies.
• A mix of strategic vision and hands on capability.
• A proven track record in external investor management and scaling businesses.
• Familiarity with technology driven media operations, including SaaS, production, and content supply models.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire the finance team and align with the company’s creative ethos.

Our Approach

‍We curated a longlist of candidates and refined it to a shortlist of five professionals who matched the company’s specific requirements. After three initial interviews, two candidates progressed to the final round, including presentations to the SLT and meetings with the finance team.

Outcome‍

The chosen candidate, an ACA qualified professional with 15 years of experience in media and tech, brought a proven ability to enable growth. Their background included:

• Expertise across diverse business models, such as film production, advertising, content supply, and SaaS.
• A track record of scaling businesses, delivering meaningful commercial insights, and improving financial systems.
• Board level leadership experience and a history of successful investor collaboration.

The placement process was completed in six weeks, overcoming scheduling complexities and aligning with the specified budget.

Impact

‍This strategic hire equipped the company with the financial expertise required to execute its growth plans, optimise operations, and strengthen investor relations. The CFO’s leadership is helping steer the business toward its goal of becoming a global leader in creative technology.