Work closely with the CFO to execute global initiatives, including M&A integration support, international market expansion, and capital allocation strategies
Act as the primary financial partner to individual business units and departments, providing direct support to Department Heads to drive performance and accountability
Identify risks and opportunities within the global P&L and provide the CFO with data-driven recommendations to protect and grow EBITDA
Develop and enhance Management Information packs to provide the agency with deeper, more granular insights into performance across different service lines and territories
Lead the development of the annual budget and maintain the agency’s 12–18 month rolling forecast model to provide robust, data-driven projections
Manage agency-wide reporting for staff utilization and realization, translating operational metrics into commercial insights
Manage global pipeline hygiene within the CRM to ensure data integrity and accurate revenue weighting for forecasts
Assist in the management and forecasting of global operating expenses, ensuring spend is aligned with the agency's growth roadmap

Requirements

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or international equivalent)
8+ years in Finance, including experience in Private Equity-backed environments
Proven background in Digital Advertising or Media Agencies
Experience managing financial strategy or driving initiatives across a global footprint, predominantly the UK and US
Track record of leveraging technology to automate reporting and manual processes; experience managing system upgrades
Advanced financial modeling; high proficiency in modern CRM, ERP, and FP&A software stacks.

Benefits

Sabbatical: Paid sabbatical at 7 years with an option to take it unpaid at 5 years
25 days holiday a year
Discretionary annual performance based incentive
Sale commission
Recruitment referrals bonus
Health & Wellbeing contribution
2 Recharge Days each holiday year
Ride to Work scheme
Railcard Season Ticket loan
Home office chair and home office screen
Daily office perks: Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks, and tea & coffee
Weekly treat: Enjoy a complimentary lunch on us every week
Enhanced Primary and Secondary family leave as well as extended Parental Leave and Shared Family Leave
Life insurance and income protection
Private Medical Insurance
Pension
Curated 3rd party learning platform as well as access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform)
Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly'
Team off-sites/regular socials
Year-round holiday parties
Flexible working options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingdata analysisbudgetingforecastingP&L managementperformance metricscapital allocationrisk assessmentdata-driven recommendationsoperational metrics

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershipaccountabilitystrategic thinkingproblem-solvingperformance managementstakeholder engagementadaptabilityinsight generation

Certifications

ACAACCACIMA