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Role: Financial Controller
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Permanent: Hybrid
Location: London
Reporting to: Finance Director
Ref: VFR 3177
VisionFR is excited to be acting on behalf of a rapidly growing media planning and buying agency to find a technically strong, Financial Controller. This is a new role supporting the commercial, financial and operational parts of the agency. As a key addition to our growing team, the Financial Controller will be instrumental in supporting the operational, commercial, and financial health of the agency. This is an opportunity to evolve the financial and commercial discipline, maintaining high standards.
Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modelling to support business planning and sustainable growth.
- Work closely with the Commercial Director to align revenue projections with contractual terms and profitability models.
- Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts.
- Continuously monitor and update revenue forecasts, client margins, and profitability, providing insights to senior leadership.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes and assist in preparation for internal and external audits.
Financial Controls, Compliance & Governance
- Collaborate with the Finance Director to strengthen internal financial controls, ensuring robust revenue recognition, cost allocation, and risk management.
- Maintain strong financial governance practices, overseeing tax compliance, VAT returns, regulatory filings, and GDPR adherence.
- Own the preparation and management of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors.
- Implement and maintain frameworks to ensure financial stability, including cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and credit control.
Other duties
- Commercial & Contract Management
- Operational Performance & Insights
- Revenue & Cost Management
- Strategic Finance & Growth Support
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
Essential Skills and Experience of the Financial Controller
- A commercial minded, qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Experience in a fast-paced, media, advertising, or professional services environment.
- Proven experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and P&L management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of attention to detail and organisational skills
- Proven experience in a commercial or finance role within a media agency or similar environment.
- Experience working closely with commercial teams, translating financial insights into actionable business decisions.
- Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-department collaboration.
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems (e.g., Xero, MediaOcean).
- Commercially driven with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Background in M&A due diligence or investment analysis.
VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful
discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients recruitment needs.
Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.
