Financial Controller

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Central London is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee finance operations across UK and EU entities. This role involves managing a junior accountant, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong management accounting skills and experience in the media sector. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Flexi Working Options

Social Events

Long-Service Rewards

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of management accounting and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations across UK and EU entities.
• Manage and mentor a junior accountant.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis.

Skills

Management Accounting

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Excel

MediaOcean

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a fast-paced and forward-thinking marketing agency based in Central London. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers significant ownership, variety, and exposure to senior leadership.

We're looking for a commercially minded individual with strong management accounting experience, excellent Excel skills, and preferably media sector exposure.

Key responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day finance operations across UK and EU entities

Manage and mentor a junior accountant, ensuring accurate and timely reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and group financial reporting

Ensure VAT, tax, and compliance requirements are met

Manage intercompany balances and cash flow forecasts

Liaise with auditors and support year-end processes

Approve supplier payments and expenses

Provide finance support across departments and deliver internal training

Use MediaOcean and Excel for reporting and analysis

About you:

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong understanding of management accounting and financial controls

Confident communicator with leadership skills

Highly analytical with a proactive, hands-on approach

Prior media or agency experience (preferred)

Skilled in Excel; MediaOcean experience is a plus

Up to £80,000 pa + performance-based bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Flexi working options

Social events and a supportive team culture

Long-service rewards and professional development support

Full list of benefits available upon request

If you feel you have the skill set and experience required for this job opportunity, please do not hesitate to apply now!

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