Finance Manager

R4 Advertising is a performance-led media agency built on a simple model: we trade media using rate economics, we plan with discipline, and we activate campaigns that deliver measurable outcomes.

As the business scales into larger annual frameworks and increased monthly media movement, financial control and compliance are critical.

We are hiring a Finance Manager to take full ownership of cashflow, credit control and financial operations across the agency.

This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for protecting the financial stability of the business. You will manage credit control, payroll, VAT, supplier payments and forecasting while working directly with the CEO to ensure the agency scales with structure and discipline.

This role is about accountability, precision and financial leadership.

Own and manage full credit control across the business

Actively manage aged debt and ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices

Lead structured and professional debtor conversations

Protect cashflow through disciplined forecasting and weekly reporting

Process payroll accurately and on time

Manage VAT and PAYE compliance

Oversee supplier payments and maintain strong ledger control

Maintain accurate financial records and reporting

Support cashflow forecasting and treasury management

Identify financial risks early and escalate appropriately

Maintain compliance standards across all financial activity

Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role

Strong experience running payroll and managing VAT/PAYE compliance

Confident and professional in chasing outstanding payments

Commercially aware with a strong understanding of cashflow management

Highly organised, detail-focused and process-driven

Calm, structured and reliable under pressure

Comfortable working directly with senior leadership

Cardiff or South Wales based

Experience with in an agency or fast-paced SME environment preferred

A central leadership role in a growing agency

Direct access to the CEO and influence over financial discipline

Responsibility and autonomy

Clear commercial accountability

The opportunity to build and strengthen the finance function properly

£45,000 salary plus performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays

Private healthcare available after successful completion of probation

Company pension scheme with employer contribution

Company laptop and full working setup provided

Training and professional development support aligned to progression

Regular team and company events

Wellbeing support, including mental health awareness initiatives