Financial Controller

In an agency environment, the work is only as good as the grip behind it. Projects move quickly, client demands shift, and profitability can disappear in the gaps if reporting isn’t tight. This established advertising business is continuing to evolve its service offering and wants a Financial Controller who can strengthen control, sharpen reporting, and bring clear commercial insight into how work is delivered.

The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial control, reporting, and compliance, while providing practical insight to support decision-making across the business. The role blends technical accounting responsibility with close collaboration across creative, client-facing, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting

• Produce management accounts and statutory financial statements

• Maintain strong financial controls, governance, and balance sheet integrity

• Lead audit processes and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Partner with senior stakeholders on project profitability and commercial performance

• Review and improve finance processes, systems, and reporting frameworks

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

• Previous experience in advertising, media, or project-based environments

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise

• Confident communicator able to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders

• Detail-focused with a strong control mindset

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment