Rise at Seven | Search-First Creative Agency

Finance Manager

Rise at Seven | Search-First Creative Agency

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Manchester • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £45,000 per year

About the role

  • We’re hiring a Finance Manager to drive operational and commercial excellence in a high-growth marketing agency.
  • Reporting into the Finance Controller, you’ll own month-end, budgeting, forecasting, and day-to-day finance leadership.
  • You’ll partner with Client Services, Operations, and the Senior Management Team, providing clarity on performance, profitability, and efficiency.
  • Lead and own a robust, predictable month-end close.
  • Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow insight to support growth.
  • Oversee revenue recognition by aligning project delivery with contractual and accounting requirements.
  • Coach and mentor the Assistant Management Accountant, building skills, confidence, and accountability.
  • Improve financial processes, controls, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • Have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior finance role, desirable if you come from Paid Agency background
  • Hold AAT (essential); CIMA part-qualified or newly qualified desirable
  • Have experience leading or supporting process improvement, automation, or system migrations
  • Are confident using Xero and advanced Excel / Google Sheets
  • Have strong knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS and accounting best practice
  • Bring a positive, proactive mindset and a desire to improve how things work
  • Have excellent attention to detail and time management skills
  • Are analytical, curious, and solution-focused - comfortable solving complex problems
  • Can work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
  • Can bridge creative and commercial worlds, understanding both delivery detail and business strategy
  • Have experience (or interest) in improving processes for agile, retainer-based teams.
Benefits
  • 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays, loyalty days accrued annually (capped at +5 days)
  • Christmas and New Year shut down
  • Access to Private Medical Insurance
  • Health cash back plan
  • Group life assurance scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Regular socials
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Bucket list scheme - an opportunity to experience a life dream!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
budgetingforecastingmonth-end closerevenue recognitionfinancial processescontrolsUK GAAPIFRSprocess improvementautomation
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingmentoringattention to detailtime managementanalyticalcurioussolution-focusedindependentproactive
Certifications
AATCIMA