Finance Director

Gekko; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is seeking a Finance Director to lead the Finance & Facilities function. This role includes managing P&L and forecasts, supporting a talented team, and leveraging financial insights for growth. The ideal candidate has strong finance experience, Sage proficiency, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary of up to £55,000, a hybrid work model, and a variety of benefits including bonuses and holidays.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Automatic enrolment of workplace pension

Employee assistance scheme

Perkbox subscription

22 days holiday (increasing to 26 days)

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance from any sector; Facilities experience is a bonus.
• Proven experience in Sage is essential.
• Ability to create Management Accounts and maintain a healthy balance sheet.

Responsibilities

• Head the Finance & Facilities function.
• Control the P&L and manage Forecasts and Management Accounts.
• Guide strategy across activities while managing costs.

Skills

Finance experience

Sage proficiency

Communication skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Ready to lead the charge on building an efficient Finance & Facilities function for an evolving, progressive Marketing Agency.

Gekko Group is looking for an experienced Finance professional to join our team. This is your chance to lead the way in building efficiencies and sharing knowledge about how to cut through on financial management and facilities effectiveness. With a Purchase Ledger & a Payroll Executive, you'll work closely with our Managing Director, helping to build strong relationships, head up a talented team, and leverage your experience to bring new ideas and growth towards achieving ambitious business targets and a pleasant working environment for all.

We are an award-winning, leading field marketing agency that connects leading leisure, lifestyle, and tech brands with consumers across retail, online, and B2B channels by bringing them to life through captivating in-store experiences, events, and direct engagement. Our teams work collaboratively to bring energy, enthusiasm, and experience to every interaction.

Your Package

A salary up to £55,000 (DOE), plus a bonus and car allowance.

A permanent spot on our team (Monday-Friday).

Hybrid working: 4 days in our Newbury office and work from home every Friday.

22 days holiday (increasing to 26 days based on tenure) + bank holidays + buy & sell holiday options.

Support through our employee assistance scheme and access to a Perkbox subscription.

Your Role

Head up the Finance & Facilities function working with existing team members to develop their skill sets and the effectiveness of the business in profitability and people management.

Guiding our strategy across different activities whilst controlling the P&L in line with ever changing trends, costs and budget parameters.

Managing the P&L, Forecasts and Management Accounts accurately and smartly to enable the smooth running of a successful business.

Turning insights into initiatives that improve performance and profitability.

Maintaining and managing Gekko Group Offices and Vehicle Fleet alongside a varied list of duties associated with a business that has hundreds of field based employees.

Leading and supporting your team to do their best work and showing others how to be commercially smart when it comes to client budgets.

Sound like you? We\'re looking for

Experience in Finance from any sector. Facilities experience is an ideal addition.

Proven experience in Sage is essential as is being able to create a stellar set of Management Accounts, Forecasts and maintain a healthy balance sheet.

Great communication skills and an eye for detail with a commercial mindset.

Experience leading and motivating a team, building strong external and internal relationships.

Gekko Group is a leading field marketing and experiential agency valuing trust, insight, and honesty in all we do. As an inclusive employer, we encourage our teams to grow together, in a relaxed but professional environment. At Gekko Group, our vibrant culture is evident in our teams and the energy we bring to work every day.

Apply now to lead the charge in shaping the Finance and Facilities of an independent progressive agency.

Location & Details

Location: Newbury

Position: Finance Director

Status: Full Time/Permanent

Company: Gekko Group, Thames Court, 20-22 The Broadway, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1AU

Benefits

• Company Bonus
• Automatic enrolment of workplace pension