Management Accountant (Event Projects)

Strata; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand experience agency in London is seeking a Financial Analyst to support project managers and account directors in maximizing profitability and managing client budgets. The ideal candidate will have experience in events project management accounting and excellent communication skills. This role offers various employee benefits including private health insurance and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private Health Insurance

Hybrid working arrangement

Cycle to work scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience working with client budgets and maximizing profitability.
• Ability to advise stakeholders on budgeting and pricing.
• Experience in project billing and cash-flow reporting.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers and Account Directors.
• Run monthly finance reviews with client services.
• Forecast and budget project-related financials.

Skills

Events project management accounting experience

Solid accounting experience

Great communication skills

Education

Part qualified with ACCA, CIMA, ACA

Tools

Maconomy

Job description

We are Strata!

Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences.

As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We’re always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients.

Our name? It’s Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters.

Job Overview

• Working closely with the Project Managers, Account Directors and Heads of each trading division on all commercials
• Working on client budgets with PMs/ADs
• Maximising gross profit and margin
• Job and client profitability analysis (including overhead time & cost)
• Ensuring minimised risk on Foreign Exchange
• Reviewing client Master Service Agreement and contracts and payment schedules
• Running monthly finance reviews with PMs/ADs & client services to ensure GP and margin levels maintained
• Use of Maconomy system to report on all of the above
• Use industry knowledge to advise all stakeholders on best methods for budgeting, reconciliations, pricing, billing, (VAT) etc
• Project billing
• Project cashflow reporting
• Developing Maconomy as a project management and reporting tool and looking for upgrades and enhancements where possible
• Forecasting/budgeting all project related financials
• Working closely with management accountant
• Working closely with the Finance Director on all of the above to ensure best profitability/cashflow/margins etc

Essential

• Events project management accounting experience
• Solid accounting experience (management accounting)
• Great communication skills – ability to work with people at all levels

Preferred

• Part qualified with a recognised accounting body (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Experience within events or similar industry
• Confident and able to run meetings and deliver figures via presentation

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays
• Birthday day off
• Private Health Insurance*
• Workplace pension scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Regular social events

*Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period

Our Principles

A win for the client

Client success is at the forefront of everything we do. We measure our success by the impact we make for our clients. We strive to exceed your expectations, delivering moments that matter with results that matter.

A win for the company

We believe in long‑term partnerships and sustainable growth. When your business prospers, so does ours. Our commitment to excellence and innovation means we’re always ahead of the curve, offering you the best brand experiences.

A win for the team

Our team is the lifeblood of our agency. We celebrate diversity, promote collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. When our team thrives, their passion and dedication is reflected in everything we deliver.

A win for you

Whether you’re engaging us for your events, already fostering a career at Strata, or considering one, our goal is to create a win for you. We’re dedicated to providing our employees with an enriching workplace that supports their growth and well‑being. For our clients, a win means achieving your objectives and making your brand shine.

A win for the planet

We are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our work. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet and contribute to a sustainable future. From eco‑friendly event practices to conscious resource management, we aim to create events that are a win for the environment.

Diversity at Strata

At Strata, people are at the heart of who we are.

We recognise and value the diverse and unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that each individual brings.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, valued, and empowered. We strive to create an innovative, creative, and inclusive environment where all employees and applicants can thrive.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Embracing diversity isn’t just our goal, it’s our strength, driving us towards a more inclusive future.

https://stratacreate.com/