Role: Finance Manager (Qualified or nearly Qualified)

Sector: SME Creative Agency

Location: Highbury

Permanent: Full Time

Hybrid: Mon-Thurs in office, Fri WFH

Salary: £60,000-£65,000

Reporting to: P/T Finance Director

Ref: VFR202648

VisionFR is delighted to be working with an Independent SME Creative Agency to find them an energetic and ambitious sole role Finance Manager. This is a great opportunity to join a successful and growing business of around 30 staff. The ideal candidate will be a strong finance business partner, helping shape financial performance and profitability. You will be qualified or nearly qualified with an ambition to grow into the FD over a 3-5 year period.

The Client is looking for a bright and energetic candidate with a can do attitude and an ability to solve problems and engage with the wider agency team. A strong understanding of working in a creative agency is a must.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow forecasts and key performance reporting, with support from the Finance Director.
• Prepare quarterly financial and profitability reports for the senior leadership team.
• Oversee payments to contractors, freelancers and suppliers.
• Coordinate the monthly payroll process with the external payroll provider, including pension administration.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Produce regular cashflow reporting and provide updates on the organisation’s cash position.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls, approvals and sign-off procedures are followed and accurately documented.
• Support the senior leadership team with ad hoc financial analysis, financial modeling and strategic projects.
• Partner with operational and client-facing teams to provide financial support across projects, including budgeting, forecasting, billing and cost management.
• Promote clear and consistent financial reporting, ensuring project margins and profitability are accurately monitored and understood.
• Identify potential financial risks at an early stage, including budget pressures, scope changes, purchase order issues and resourcing costs, and escalate where appropriate.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis covering revenue, costs, resource utilisation and project profitability.
• Work closely with operational teams to improve financial processes, encourage best practice and strengthen commercial awareness across the business.