Finance Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the finance operations across four marketing services agencies.
• Ensure finance operations are delivered to agreed service levels across all agencies.
• Management and support of the Office Manager.
• Ensure the timely completion of month‑end close processes across all agencies.
• Own the monthly balance sheet review process across all agencies.
• Maintain weekly and monthly group cashflow forecasts.
• Oversee the monthly payroll process across all agencies.
• Ensure statutory filings are completed including VAT returns, PAYE submissions and corporation tax compliance.
• Coordinate the year‑end statutory audit across all entities.

• Qualified Accountant.
• Strong technical accounting and governance expertise.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing finance operations or outsourced finance function.
• Ability to challenge the numbers in reviews to drive better outcomes.
• Exposure to working in a large group across multiple entities.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Demonstrates expertise in finance operations management, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and delivering accurate financial reporting across multiple entities. Proficient in advanced Excel and financial systems, with strong organizational and communication skills to drive effective outcomes.