£60K/yr to £70K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Financial Controller - Award Winning Creative Agency

Posted by Talentedge.

Role: Financial Controller

Paying £60,000 – 70,000 + Benefits

Based Central London Offering Flexible Hybrid Working

TalentEdge are currently partnering with and award winning SME Creative Agency who are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller to join their team and vibrant working environment.

This is a fantastic broad finance opportunity managing all elements of the finance function on a day to day basis, working closely with the senior leadership team in driving continued business growth. This role is perfect for a hands on, detail orientated finance individual looking to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Collaborate with various service teams to manage, track, monitor, and communicate all financial aspects of client relationships.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, including reports on client and job profitability, and staff utilisation.
  • Ensure the balance sheet is fully reconciled each month, proactively investigating and resolving any variances.
  • Oversee client profitability by managing revenue and resources/costs, ensuring client P&Ls align with staffing agreements and agency goals.
  • Handle budgeting, forecasting, monthly close revenue recognition, and variance explanations.
  • Provide proactive analytical support and conduct ad hoc financial analysis for business leaders.
  • Develop, maintain, and distribute ad hoc reports and financial models as needed.
  • Assist in providing information to support internal and external audits.
  • Partner with senior account leads on existing client contract renewals and new business pitches.
  • Work closely with client teams to stay informed of changes and modifications to client budgets.
  • Leading the year end audit, working closely with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • Report cash flow weekly, suggesting improvements to the cash flow template/process to enhance accuracy and reduce completion time.
  • Prepare and update revenue for weekly meetings with the CEO.
  • Regularly review financial plans and ongoing expenditures to identify cost reduction opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Ideally a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Must have experience within the creative / marketing services sector
  • Previous Finance Manager / Financial Controller experience with strong technical accounting skills
  • A proven track record of liaising with both senior and junior business stakeholders
  • Experience driving process improvement
  • Ability to coach, develop and motivate junior colleagues and direct reports
  • An ambitious, driven individual with a positive attitude

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