Finance Manager - SME Advertising Agency

Do you have experience working in a Marketing Communications agency, confident with month end processes?

Have you used Paprika or other job costing accounting software?

We’re looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager to elevate a financial performance for an Independent Branding Agency. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll shape financial processes, improve commercial insight, and ensure our projects are delivered profitably.

You’ll work closely with our Managing Director and Fractional Finance Director, acting as the bridge between Finance and the wider agency including Client Services. With support from a full-time Finance Assistant, you’ll own the day-to-day financial operations while driving smarter, more efficient ways of working.

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• Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheets, and variance analysis
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• Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
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• Own short-term cashflow forecasting
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• Prepare VAT, PAYE, and statutory filings; liaise with external accountants
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• Use automation and modern tools to streamline processes
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• Analyse time reports to track utilisation, recoverability, and profitability
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• Maintain performance dashboards for leadership
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• Support pricing and rate card reviews
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• Partner with teams to ensure accurate project budgeting and reconciliation
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You are someone who loves improving systems, collaborating across teams, and making finance accessible and empowering.

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• CIMA/ACCA qualification (or part-qualified/QBE)
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• Experience in an agency environment
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• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of time-based billing
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• Excellent Excel and Google Workspace skills
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• Confidence with job costing systems
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• Brilliant time-management and exceptional attention to detail
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You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how the agency operates, with the freedom to improve processes, introduce better tools, and help steer commercial performance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you.

*** Media Geeks is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our work place. We and our clients do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants in this role. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding. ***