Finance Manager
Media Planning & Buying Agency | Central London | Hybrid (3 days in the office) | £50k–£60k
A rapidly expanding, well-established media planning and buying agency is hiring a Finance Manager to join their dynamic finance team.
This is a newly created role to support the agency’s growth through reporting, management accounts, and mentoring a team junior finance professionals.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager with a media background who is eager to take the next step in their career within a thriving, creative agency.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead month-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments. Assist in preparing year-end accounts and supporting external audits.
*Prepare and reconcile monthly management accounts. Support the Financial Controller in producing financial reports and variance analyses for leadership.
*Track expenses against budget and assist with financial reporting, including cash flow and budget reports.
*Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting. Maintain financial models, monitor budget performance, and update forecasts as needed.
*Manage junior team members as they process supplier invoices, handle payment runs, and maintain accurate records of payables.
Skills & Experience
*4+ years’ finance experience within a media or creative environment.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (formulas, reporting, and data analysis).
*Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to financial record-keeping.
*Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
*Familiarity with MediaOcean is highly advantageous.
*Exposure to BI dashboards or automation tools for reporting and process optimisation is desirable.
Benefits
*Pension: Enrolment after 3 months, with contributions matched up to 5%.
*Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare: Available after probation, including life assurance.
*Life Assurance: 4x salary coverage in the event of death in service.
*Income Protection: Coverage for up to 2 years in case of injury or sickness.
*Holiday: Generous entitlement, plus a day off for your birthday and additional wellbeing days after 12 months.
*Work From Anywhere: Up to 2 weeks per year working remotely within a ±2-hour time zone from the UK.
*Flexible Hours: Core hours 10am–4pm with early finish Fridays.
*Parental & Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave, flexible arrangements, returning parents coaching, and ongoing tailored support.
*Sabbatical: Opportunity after 5 years’ service.
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