Senior Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Central London is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee all finance operations. This strategic leadership position involves reporting to the Group Controller, providing valuable insights, and managing the complete finance function to support the company's ambitious growth plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in media, creative, or agency-based businesses is essential.
• Hands-on, commercially minded approach with confidence in a scale-up environment.
• Ability to manage WIP and job costing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of finance, driving improvements and providing insights.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and payroll oversight.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and tax regulations.

Skills

Cash flow management

Cost control

Process implementation

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

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Senior Finance Manager | Central London | Media Agency | £60,000 to £80,000 plus package

Goodman Masson is partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed media agency to find a hands-on Finance Manager position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role within a highly creative, entrepreneurial business. The company works with world-class brands and is backed by a private equity firm with ambitious plans for growth.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Group Controller and working closely with the wider leadership team, you’ll oversee all aspects of finance - owning the numbers, driving process improvements, and providing commercial insight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of the full finance function, with support from external accountants
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and commentary
• Leading year-end reporting and liaison with auditors
• Developing and implementing FP&A processes
• Cash flow forecasting and day-to-day cash management
• Payroll oversight and sign-off
• VAT returns and tax compliance
• Business partnering with founders and senior stakeholders
• Producing financial analysis and KPI reporting to drive decision-making
• Driving systems and process improvements
• Oversight of audit, corporation tax and compliance matters
• Managing external support on transactional finance

What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong experience in media, creative, or agency-based businesses
• Confident managing WIP, job costing, and project-based revenue models
• Hands-on, commercially minded and comfortable in a scale-up/entrepreneurial environment
• A natural business partner with the confidence to challenge and support at founder level
• Strong on cash flow, cost control, and process implementation

This is a high-impact, visible role where you’ll help shape the financial future of a fast-moving, creatively-led business.

Senior Finance Manager | Central London | Media Agency | £60,000 to £80,000 plus package