Financial Controller
Our client an award-winning B2B communications agency at the heart of London’s creative scene, are looking for a commercially astute Financial Controller to support their Finance Director and lead the day-to-day finance operations with a focus on driving process improvements, commercial insight, and team development.
This is a high-impact role ideal for a proactive, qualified finance professional (ACCA/CIMA) with agency experience (marketing, PR, media), keen to partner with senior leadership and contribute to strategic business decisions.
Based in the West End this role is on a hybrid basis with 3 days a week in the office.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead preparation and review of monthly management accounts and group reporting
- Deliver variance analysis with insightful commentary for senior stakeholders
- Manage all ledgers, ensure compliance with GAAP and IFRS
- Own balance sheet reconciliations, payroll, VAT, pensions, PAYE, PSA and P11D compliance
- Drive efficiency across financial controls and internal reporting
Commercial Insight & Forecasting
- Partner with account leads to improve revenue forecasting and client profitability
- Consolidate divisional forecasts and support resource planning
- Lead bi-weekly revenue forecast submissions and client profitability reviews
- Deliver financial training and guidance across teams
Process Improvement & Productivity
- Identify and implement process improvements across finance
- Standardise and optimise finance operations in collaboration with Group Finance
- Maximise use of Workbook and automate reporting processes
- Provide ad hoc analysis to FD/MD to support performance improvements
Cashflow & Working Capital Management
- Manage cashflow, WIP, debtors, billing, accrued revenue, and AP
- Enforce PO compliance and ensure robust cost control
Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor a small finance team (2 Commercial Finance Assistants)
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
Skills required:
- ACCA/CIMA qualified
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset
- Hands-on approach with a proactive, problem-solving attitude
- Confident communicator across all business levels
- Experience in PR, media, or marketing agency environments
- Advanced Excel skills (SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, pivot tables), Power BI proficiency
- Demonstrated success improving processes, reporting and controls
- Team leadership experience
Perks & Benefits:
- Birthday day off
- Christmas office closure (in addition to holiday allowance)
- Flexible bank holiday policy
- Annual volunteering day
- Pension contributions
- Regular social events
Make a real impact in a fast-paced, creative environment where your ideas and insights will help shape the future of the business.
Apply now to join a forward-thinking agency that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.