Financial Controller

Simply360 Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing Influencer Marketing agency in London seeks a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations. This newly created role offers a hybrid work setup and the chance to shape financial strategy in a dynamic environment, perfect for a commercially savvy finance professional ready to leave their mark. The position promises collaboration with leadership and the opportunity to contribute to a high-growth success story.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 2 days in office, 3 days remote

Opportunity to build from the ground up

Collaborative leadership team culture

Work in a high-growth marketing agency

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Financial Controller in a digital marketing or creative agency.
• Ability to support high-growth environments.
• Experience managing a finance team in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial management of the agency.
• Oversee compliance, manage cashflow and working capital.
• Track performance against KPIs and drive accountability.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Project-based revenue recognition

Data analysis

Profit margin optimization

team management

Expert in Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or finalist)

Tools

Certinia

PowerBI

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Are you a commercially savvy finance professional ready to make your mark in a brand-new role at the heart of a creative, high-energy environment?

Our client, a rapidly scaling Influencer Marketing agency based in the buzzing West End of London, is on the hunt for a Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. This is a newly created position - a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of an exciting business from the ground up.

With 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, this hybrid setup offers the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility.

As the agency continues its impressive growth - including new acquisitions and expanding service lines - you’ll take ownership of financial operations, work hand-in-hand with leadership, and play a vital role in shaping strategic decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the end-to-end financial management of the agency and its recent acquisitions.
• Own the production of monthly management accounts and forecasting cycles.
• Track performance against KPIs and drive accountability across the business.
• Analyse and optimise profit margins, taking proactive steps to hit targets.
• Partner with the leadership team to guide the business roadmap and strategic goals.
• Use data to uncover growth opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure best-in-class financial governance, managing cashflow and working capital.
• Oversee compliance including annual returns, R&D claims, corporation tax, and VAT.

What You’ll Bring:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or finalist) with proven experience as a Financial Controller.
• At least 2 years in a digital marketing or creative agency environment.
• Strong understanding of project-based revenue recognition.
• Experience within an eCommerce or D2C business model is a major plus.
• Familiarity with Certinia and PowerBI is highly desirable.
• A track record of enabling and supporting high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive profitability alongside client and delivery teams.
• Experience managing a small finance team in a fast-paced agency.
• Calm under pressure with razor-sharp organisational skills.
• A strategic thinker who’s hands-on, adaptable, and thrives in change.
• Expert in Excel and confident communicating at all levels of the business.
• A salary of £70,000 - £75,000
• Hybrid working: 2 days in the vibrant West End office, 3 days remote
• The chance to build something from the ground up in a brand-new role
• Work with a collaborative leadership team in a values-led, people-first culture
• Be part of a high-growth success story in the world of influencer marketing

Ready to step into a high-impact role where your insights and leadership will shape the future of one of the UK’s most exciting marketing agencies?

Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Marketing Services, Advertising Services, and Public Relations and Communications Services

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