Financial Controller

Description:

Harmonic is excited to work exclusively with a rapidly growing, multi-award-winning Creative Agency based in London. The agency, with a current turnover of around £15 million and ambitious plans to grow 30% in 2025, is looking for a Financial Controller to act as a central figure in the business. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of the company, working closely with the founders and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Support: Assist the CFO with strategic projects and provide financial input to key business decisions.
• Financial Systems & Reporting:
  • Manage financial systems, policies, and processes for internal planning, reporting, and analysis.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis to highlight trends for non-financial personnel.
  • Oversee month-end accounts and ensure timely and accurate statutory submissions.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Collaborate with client teams and senior management to prepare financial budgets and forecasts.
  • Ensure Weekly Revenue Forecasts are accurate.
• Client & Internal Reporting:
  • Contribute to monthly/quarterly reporting packs provided to clients.
  • Participate in monthly commercial reviews with the Client Service team.
• Cash Flow & Process Oversight:
  • Oversee AP/AR processes in coordination with client teams to generate strong cash flows.
  • Manage the outsourced payroll provider to ensure payroll submissions are accurate and within budget.
• Ad Hoc Projects:
  • Engage in various ad hoc financial projects as required.

Bonus Skills & Attributes:

• Experience working within an SME agency environment.
• Proactive, positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be a central figure in a creative and fast-paced environment.
• Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a growing company.
• Work in a creative-friendly office with a positive and fun working culture.