Finance Manager – Global Brand Experiences
Contract: Full-time
Salary: In the region of 55k dependent on experience + benefits
Are you a sharp, strategic finance professional ready to make your mark in the world of global events and brand experiences?
At Collaborate Global, we deliver bold, high-impact experiential campaigns for some of the world’s most recognisable brands — and we’re looking for a Finance Manager to keep our engine running at full speed.
From large-scale global activations to immersive product launches, our work is fast-paced, dynamic, and full of moving parts. We need a Finance Manager who thrives in complexity, sees opportunity in the detail, and can balance precision with big-picture thinking. If you\'re commercially savvy, thrive under pressure, and love turning numbers into insight — keep reading.
What’s the role?
As our Finance Manager, you\'ll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of our Finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you\'ll be responsible for everything from compliance and reporting to supplier management and cross-department collaboration.
You\'ll help drive smarter decisions through accurate, timely reporting, maintain strong relationships across the business, and bring ideas to the table that make our processes smarter, faster, and better. This is a role for someone who\'s hands-on, proactive, and passionate about turning data into strategy.
What you’ll be doing:
* Ensuring compliance with statutory accounting, VAT, and tax regulations
* Supporting the preparation of management accounts, prepayments, accruals, and variance reporting
* Managing client and supplier accounts, including onboarding, invoicing, and credit control
* Leading weekly financial updates and contributing to monthly dashboard reporting
* Handling FX transactions and intercompany spend in line with treasury policy
* Supporting the year-end statutory accounts process
* Recommending and implementing process improvements across systems and controls
* Acting as the go-to finance contact for cross-functional teams
* Overseeing purchase ledger activity and supplier payment runs
* Contributing to recruitment and mentorship within the finance team
* Taking part in Co-Labs to support innovation and cross-department collaboration
What we’re looking for:
* Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Solid experience in a finance role, ideally within an agency, creative, or fast-moving business
* Strong technical knowledge of reporting, compliance, and reconciliations
* Confident communicator who can present financial insights clearly and simply
* Detail-obsessed but commercially minded – you care about the story behind the numbers
* Highly organised, with excellent time management and the ability to juggle priorities
* Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
* Comfortable with multi-entity and international finance operations
Why Collaborate Global?
We believe in making bold moves — for our clients and our team. You’ll be part of a business that:
Works with iconic global brands
Leads on innovation, not just execution
Invests in people, not just processes
Operates with integrity, creativity, and ambition
Values courageous thinking and impact over ego
What we offer:
* 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas break)
* Health Shield plan
Inclusion Matters
We’re building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in. At Collaborate Global, we don’t just welcome difference – we celebrate it. No matter your background, identity, or story, if you’ve got the skills and the attitude, we want to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
* Marketing Services
* Events Services
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