Commercial Finance Manager

Are you a skilled finance professional ready for an exciting challenge? Our client, an award-winning integrated public relations and communications agency with offices in the UK, Germany, US, and Canada, is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager for a maternity cover role. This 12-month position (plus handover) begins in January 2025, offering the chance to thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and dynamic environment while contributing to the success of a leading agency.

About the Role

As the Commercial Finance Manager, you’ll lead the Europe finance department, overseeing key functions such as fee forecasting, P&L management, month-end processes, and quarterly/annual rolling forecast submissions. You’ll work closely with the management team and play a critical role in financial operations for a large FMCG multinational client. Collaboration with the finance assistant and client account teams will ensure smooth financial processes and accurate management reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial modeling and analysis with strong technical expertise.
• Ensure precision with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Meet tight deadlines with effective time management.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with managers and decision-makers.
• Apply commercial and business acumen to financial strategies.
• Oversee budgeting processes confidently and accurately.
• Work independently while effectively leading others.

Experience Required

• A minimum of 5 years in finance, including management experience.
• Proficiency in month-end processes and rolling forecast submissions.
• Experience working with FMCG companies.
• Familiarity with PR or creative agency environments.

Working Arrangement

• Hybrid role: Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office, with flexibility for occasional swaps to Wednesdays.
• Office location: Shoreditch.
• Month-end: Last three working days of the month and the first two working days of the following month are critical, so annual leave during this time is restricted.

Contract Details

• Role duration: January 2025 - April 2026.

If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise to a vibrant, creative agency, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your CV today.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.