Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Creative Agency | Farringdon, London | Hybrid (3-4 days in the office) | Full-Time | 3-6 month contract

We’re partnering with an ambitious and fast-growing creative agency to recruit an experienced Finance Manager for an initial 3–6 month contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys ownership, process improvement, and working closely with stakeholders across the business during a key growth period.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will play a key part in ensuring accurate reporting, smooth month-end processes, and strong financial controls across the business. You’ll also manage an outsourced finance team and support the continued development of finance operations.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the month-end close process from start to finish

Review and oversee the work completed by the outsourced finance team, ensuring reconciliations are accurate and delivered on time

Ensure the P&L and balance sheet are fully reconciled and review-ready each month

Investigate and resolve discrepancies, escalating material issues where required

Manage AP and AR processes, ensuring invoices are processed and payments are made on time

Support cash flow management through accurate reporting

Act as a key point of contact for finance-related queries across the business

Support department heads with budgeting, project costs, invoicing, and financial reporting

Work closely with operational teams to ensure revenue recognition and billing align with contractual agreements

Maintain accurate records within QuickBooks and the wider finance tech stack

Support automation and process improvement initiatives

Assist with the rollout of new financial processes, dashboards, and reporting tools

About You

Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

2+ years’ experience in a Management Accountant or Finance Manager role within a creative or media agency

Immediately available or available on short notice

Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset

Confident communicator with the ability to explain finance clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Comfortable managing multiple priorities independently

Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting systems

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