Finance Controller - Field Events Marketing Agency. Hybrid

RecruitmentRevolution.com; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth marketing agency in the City of London is seeking a Finance Controller to lead its financial operations. The successful candidate will have significant responsibility, managing payroll, month-end closes, and cash flow management. This pivotal role demands CIMA or ACA qualifications and experience in a fast-paced SME environment. The company offers a hybrid work arrangement with competitive pay, bonuses, and a suite of benefits including health insurance and potential shares, aimed at fostering career growth.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus

Company Vehicle

BUPA Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

YuLife Insurance

Company Loan Scheme

Potential Share Options

Qualifications

• CIMA or ACA qualified finance professional.
• Experience working within SMEs is required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Own payroll cycle - PAYE, pensions, and HMRC compliance.
• Lead month-end close with accurate journal entries.
• Produce high-impact financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and receiveables.
• Approve all financial outgoings accurately.
• Ensure Xero accuracy and financial controls.
• Lead finance meetings and assist in complex queries.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation.
• Partner with external accountants on VAT.
• Coach finance team for high performance.

Skills

CIMA qualified

ACA qualified

Experience in SMEs

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Ready to step into a senior finance role where your impact is visible, valued, and genuinely influential?

At Croci Collective, we re on an exciting growth journey and are looking for a hands‑on Finance Controller to sit at the heart of our business.

This is a pivotal opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in fast‑paced SME environments and wants real ownership, autonomy, and the chance to help shape the future of a high‑growth field events marketing agency.

The Role at a Glance:

Finance Controller
Hybrid - London Office E16 2-3 days per week
£60,000 + Quarterly Bonus
Plus access to Company Vehicle, BUPA health insurance, Employee assistance program, YuLife, Company Loan scheme, potential shares options and more

Your Skills

CIMA or ACA qualified. Knowledge of and experience working within SMEs. Strong attention to detail. Team player.

A Little About Us

We are Croci Collective! The market’s fastest‑growing Direct Marketing Agency to leading consumer and FMCG brands such as HelloFresh, (url removed) and many more! We are proud of our inclusive culture whilst being selective of the clients we partner with (we only work with brands that share our values). We are equally as selective with whom we will add to our amazing team of employees, as the role we offer is rewarding not only in pay and experience but also in perks and incentives.

The Finance Controller Role

We re looking for a confident, hands‑on Finance Controller to take full ownership of Croci Collective s day‑to‑day finance operations. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the business, responsible for maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance, and delivering clear, actionable insight that supports senior leaders in making informed, data‑driven decisions.

Your Responsibilities

• Own the full payroll cycle (weekly & monthly) - PAYE, pensions (NEST), tax codes, statutory payments, and end‑to‑end HMRC compliance.
• Lead month‑end close - journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations delivered accurately and on time.
• Produce and present high‑impact financial reporting - P&L packs, commission reporting, campaign performance insights, and clear commercial commentary.
• Take charge of cash flow forecasting and management - tracking inflows/outflows, overseeing receivables, and driving strong credit control.
• Approve all financial outgoings - invoices, payments, consultant fees, referral bonuses, and partner/vendor settlements.
• Safeguard Xero accuracy and financial controls across all entities, accounts, and reconciliations.
• Lead finance meetings with senior stakeholders and act as the expert escalation point for complex financial queries.
• Drive continuous improvement - automation, process optimisation, fraud/error detection, and GDPR alignment.
• Partner with external accountants on VAT, annual returns, and statutory requirements.
• Coach and develop the Finance Executive and Accounts & Data team, building capability and high performance.

A Bit About You

As the senior finance lead, you ll balance accuracy with pace, combining strong technical expertise with commercial awareness. You ll bring a proactive mindset and a collaborative approach, and you will:

• Be CIMA or ACA qualified
• Have experience working within SMEs
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
• Be a strong team player who works well across the business
• Take ownership of reporting, staying on top of all deadlines and requirements

If you re a CIMA or ACA‑qualified Finance Controller who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, driving financial excellence, and partnering with senior leaders to support smart, data‑led decisions - we d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your finance career with a business that rewards ambition, values integrity, and invests in its people.

Submit your application now and join Croci Collective s growth story.

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