Finance and Operations Executive (12 month FTC)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency is seeking a Finance & Operations Executive for a 12-month contract to support financial and operational tasks. This hybrid role in Slough involves collaboration with finance teams, enhancing operational processes, and effectively managing vendor relationships, offering an opportunity to grow and shape the finance function within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Regular social events

£200 home office grant

Provided MacBook laptop

Flexible hours

Health and wellbeing allowance

Health Insurance after probation

Life Insurance Policy

25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday & Work Anniversary Days Off

In-office benefits such as beauty treatments & Yoga

Qualifications

• Interest in finance operations and supporting senior team members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong focus on communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily financial operations including bank reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams on budget monitoring.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

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Client:

The Goat Agency

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Finance & Operations Executive (Industry Placement - 12 month FTC)

Location: London (Southbank)

Working model: Hybrid 3 days in Office Per Week

Contract Start: September 2025

About Goat:

Goat is part of GroupM, the world’s leading media investment company. Since 2015, we've been pioneers in influencer marketing, helping brands leverage the power of social to achieve real, measurable results. Today, we stand as the global leader in the space, delivering award-winning campaigns across 70+ countries.

As part of our team, you'll collaborate with 500+ social natives worldwide, driving cutting-edge influencer campaigns for some of the most exciting brands. Whether it’s short-term activations or long-term ambassador programs, we treat influencer marketing as a full-funnel channel that drives awareness, engagement, and conversions.

Our data-driven approach is built on insights from tracking over 100,000 influencers and campaign performance. We combine this with expert relationship management, social-first creative strategy, paid media, and advanced tracking, measurement, and optimisation to deliver results that matter.

We’re also proud to be recognised as a recipient of the ‘Top Employer Europe 2024’ certification, underscoring our commitment to fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment. If you’re ready to be part of the team shaping the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Overview:

Goat is looking for a new hire to support the UK finance & operations teams as the business continues to grow and change following its acquisition by GroupM. The Finance and Operations Executive will play a pivotal role in supporting financial processes and contributing to operational efficiency. This position involves collaboration with both the finance and operations teams, reflecting a holistic understanding of our organization's functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in day-to-day financial operations, including bank reconciliations, basic financial analysis, and reporting.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments and invoicing.
• Collaborate with the finance team to contribute to project budget monitoring.
• Support efforts to enhance operational processes for increased efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with the operations team to understand and contribute to standardised operating procedures.
• Assist in identifying areas for process improvement to optimise workflow.
• Complete day-to-day operational tasks in line with approved processes.
• Assist in managing relationships with vendors, including basic negotiations and contract support.
• Contribute to evaluating vendor performance and alignment with organisational goals.

Requirements:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in supporting senior members of the finance & operations team with adhoc information/requests.
• Interest in gaining a deeper understanding of how a finance function operates.
• Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders within the business.

Company Culture and Benefits:

• Regular social events and ongoing clubs
• £200 grant to make your working-from-home set up comfortable
• Provided MacBook laptop to work from
• Flexi-hours
• Remote/Hybrid Working
• Health and wellbeing allowance once you’ve passed probation
• Health Insurance after you’ve passed probation
• Life Insurance Policy
• 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays, accruing up to 30 days based on length of service
• Birthday & Work Anniversary Days Off
• Length of Service Gifts
• In-office benefits such as beauty treatments & Yoga