Financial Controller

Nelson Bostock Unlimited; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a competent and pro-active, Financial Controller to join our B2B and Health divisions, supporting 2 agencies- Nelson Bostock and Health Unlimited. The Financial Controller will be a strong number 2 to support the Finance Director in running the day to day finance, improving efficiencies, productivity and processes.

This is a commercially focused role and requires strong reporting, commercial, analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/CIMA qualified and will have experience in a marketing, PR or media agency.

This is a 12 month maternity leave cover contract to start April 2025. It is a hybrid position which for us means a mix of working from home and our offices in Soho, London.

Key Duties:

Accounting and Financial management

• Overseeing and review of management accounts
• Consolidation of reporting for Division
• Prepare and manage all Group Reporting
• Provide detailed variance analysis and commentary to key reports
• Management of all ledgers, P&L and B/S according to GAAP and IFRS standards and applied regulations
• Implementing and maintaining strong financial controls and processes
• B/S reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Manage Month end /Year End close process
• Setting up and improving internal management reporting
• Managing Payroll and Staff costs/ Freelance schedules
• Managing PAYE, VAT, Pension payments and PSA and P11d compliance
• Approving Payments and Staff expenses
• Managing Internal and External audits

Forecasting and Commercial

• Business partnering with business directors and account leads on revenue forecasting, client profitability and resource utilisation
• Provide commercial and financial support to the teams (set ups, billing, scoping, client queries)
• Preparation and consolidation of divisional forecasts
• Client profitability reporting and management, review with teams and FD
• Resource Forecasting support - longer term forecast vs Revenue and analysis of key margins
• Bi-Weekly Revenue Forecast submission to the Group
• Financial Process and Commercial training for the agency

Productivity and Process Improvements

• Initiate and implement financial processes improvements
• Working closely with Group Finance on standardising and optimising one set of processes across the Group
• Optimising best use of Workbook and automating reporting processes
• Ensure efficient and high standard ways of working are adhered to across the department
• Provide insights and solutions in resolving underperformance vs set KPIs
• Provide ad hoc support and analysis to FD /MD in improving of processes and performance
• Build strong relationship with Client services Teams, SSC and wider Group

Working Capital

• Managing company cashflow and working capital
• Oversee management of WIP, Debtors, Accrued Revenue
• Oversee Billing and AP processes
• Ensuring PO process compliance
• Thorough cost control and management

Team Management

• Manage team of 2 - Commercial Finance Assistants
• Financial training and support

Requirements

• ACCA/CIMA Qualified
• Experience in a similar role
• Media /PR/Agency sector experience
• Hands on, pro-active approach
• Can-do and solutions focused attitude
• Demonstrable experience setting, improving and maintaining strong processes and controls
• Commercial mind set
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills on different levels
• Experience in managing a team
• Strong systems experience and skills
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, sumifs, pivot tables, etc), Power BI

Benefits

The benefits we offer focus on better balance between work and personal life, rewarding all our dedicated employees, rejuvenating health, body and mind and career development. We understand that our people are what makes us excellent, just a snapshot of the extensive benefits package we provide to support you includes:

• Holiday Entitlement - 25 days per year
• Purchase Holiday - opportunity to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave per year
• Birthday Day off
• Christmas Office Closure (usually three days) - separate to holiday entitlement
• Flexible Bank Holiday Days
• Volunteering Day
• Pension Contributions
• Social events

As an equal opportunities workplace, we have a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, socio-economic status, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, neuro divergence, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. Whether you're just getting your foot in the door, or you are an experienced employee whose life circumstances are shifting, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the world we want to live in and are therefore flexible to accommodate each individual's needs as best as we can.