Finance Analyst overseeing project financial data integrity while driving process improvements. Partnering with stakeholders to enhance decision quality and commercial guidance in the UK health sector.
About the role
- Finance Manager responsible for month-end, budgeting, and forecasting in a high-growth marketing agency. Partnering with departments to provide financial clarity and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- We’re hiring a Finance Manager to drive operational and commercial excellence in a high-growth marketing agency.
- Reporting into the Finance Controller, you’ll own month-end, budgeting, forecasting, and day-to-day finance leadership.
- You’ll partner with Client Services, Operations, and the Senior Management Team, providing clarity on performance, profitability, and efficiency.
- Lead and own a robust, predictable month-end close.
- Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow insight to support growth.
- Oversee revenue recognition by aligning project delivery with contractual and accounting requirements.
- Coach and mentor the Assistant Management Accountant, building skills, confidence, and accountability.
- Improve financial processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior finance role, desirable if you come from Paid Agency background
- Hold AAT (essential); CIMA part-qualified or newly qualified desirable
- Have experience leading or supporting process improvement, automation, or system migrations
- Are confident using Xero and advanced Excel / Google Sheets
- Have strong knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS and accounting best practice
- Bring a positive, proactive mindset and a desire to improve how things work
- Have excellent attention to detail and time management skills
- Are analytical, curious, and solution-focused - comfortable solving complex problems
- Can work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
- Can bridge creative and commercial worlds, understanding both delivery detail and business strategy
- Have experience (or interest) in improving processes for agile, retainer-based teams.
Benefits
- 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays, loyalty days accrued annually (capped at +5 days)
- Christmas and New Year shut down
- Access to Private Medical Insurance
- Health cash back plan
- Group life assurance scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Regular socials
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Bucket list scheme - an opportunity to experience a life dream!
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