Financial Controller (marketing agency)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations for a portfolio of clients and lead their internal finance team. The role involves providing strategic financial insights, managing client relationships, and ensuring high-quality financial services, with remote work flexibility and monthly meetings in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial operations for marketing agencies.
• UK citizenship or right to work required.
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations for a portfolio of clients.
• Lead the internal finance team and oversee financial reporting.
• Establish financial procedures and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Financial Operations Management

Client Relationship Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Strategic Financial Insights

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Financial Controller (marketing agency), Bournemouth

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Client:

Pink Giraffe

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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Job Description:

• PINK GIRAFFE IS A RECRUITMENT AGENCY HIRING ON BEHALF OF THE CLIENT
• THE ROLE IS FULLY REMOTE FOR THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE TIME, WITH A REQUIREMENT TO VISIT BRISTOL ONCE A MONTH FOR A TEAM MEETING (please only apply if you are able)
• YOU MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK / UK CITIZENSHIP
• YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR MARKETING AGENCIES (either in-house or as a client)

REPORTS TO: Reporting directly to the company owner

The Client Financial Controller will oversee the finance operations for a portfolio of clients, as well as lead and develop our internal finance team. This role involves close collaboration with clients to understand their financial needs, providing strategic financial insights and guidance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial services. The position will also involve setting internal procedures, leading the team, and supervising the financial operations within our company.

Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Client Financial Operations & Reporting:

• Managing day-to-day financial operations for a portfolio of clients, including invoicing, payroll, tax returns, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Leading planning, budgeting, and forecasting for clients, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Preparation and posting of accruals & prepayments and other monthly accounting adjustments (depreciation, WIP adjustments, deferred income, etc.).
• Preparation of management accounts with commentary.
• Working directly with clients' department heads to drive profitability, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Advising clients and suggesting improvements to processes and systems.
• Attending board meetings, presenting financial reports to stakeholders, and providing insights into financial status and performance.
• Meeting all financial reporting deadlines and completing month-end processes promptly.

2. Internal Control and Processes:

• Establishing and maintaining financial procedures to ensure reliable financial information and robust internal processes.
• Ensuring financial systems are scalable for current and future growth.
• Coordinating with outsourced partners for bookkeeping, accounts, and tax returns.
• Supervising VAT returns, payroll, and month-end close processes.
• Identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.

Other Responsibilities:

• Recruiting, mentoring, and developing the finance team.
• Collaborating with outsourced accountants and client teams.
• Focusing on succession planning.
• Leading and managing the financial team.
• Following company policies and procedures.
• Building relationships with clients and teams.
• Engaging, motivating, and challenging team members.