About the job
Job Title:Financial Controller
About Our Agency
Competitive Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 based on experience & qualifications
Role Overview
We are an innovative, award-winning creative agency seeking a skilled Financial Controller. This newly established position arises from our internal restructuring and the relocation of our finance team to London.
The Financial Controller will play a crucial role in overseeing all facets of financial and management accounting, ensuring robust financial control across our operations. This position includes accountability for the financial reporting of our London studio and requires collaboration with Senior Finance Managers from our group operations in New York and Singapore, as well as the consolidation of financial results for our business.
Detailed Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all financial aspects of the company.
- Prepare month-end management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow, client and job profitability, time utilization, and recoverability analyses.
- Draft year-end accounts, ensuring all schedules are ready for audit and liaising with auditors effectively.
- Develop the first draft of the annual budget, incorporating year-on-year analyses.
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of all client jobs, proactively managing them to prevent unnecessary cost write-offs.
- Prepare job profitability analyses, collaborating with account managers to address variances and assist in the financial aspects of their roles and client relationships.
- Handle intercompany billing and reconcile intercompany balances.
- Ensure the accuracy of income forecasting.
- Monitor cash balances and perform regular cash flow forecasts.
- Continuously enhance the quality and output of financial reporting across the group.
- Implement systems and process improvements for increased operational efficiency.
- Advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel, are highly advantageous.
- Supervise two finance team members, ensuring high-quality output and ongoing skills development.
- Provide sound commercial advice to the Directors in the absence of the Global CFO.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of finance function deliverables and be capable of leading a team effectively.
