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Talent Solutions Manager || Accountancy Recruitment Specialist into Marcoms & Practice Industries
Are you a commercially savvy finance professional ready to make your mark in a brand-new role at the heart of a creative, high-energy environment?
Our client, a rapidly scaling Influencer Marketing agency based in the buzzing West End of London, is on the hunt for a Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. This is a newly created position - a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of an exciting business from the ground up.
With 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, this hybrid setup offers the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility.
As the agency continues its impressive growth - including new acquisitions and expanding service lines - you’ll take ownership of financial operations, work hand-in-hand with leadership, and play a vital role in shaping strategic decision-making.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead the end-to-end financial management of the agency and its recent acquisitions.
* Own the production of monthly management accounts and forecasting cycles.
* Track performance against KPIs and drive accountability across the business.
* Analyse and optimise profit margins, taking proactive steps to hit targets.
* Partner with the leadership team to guide the business roadmap and strategic goals.
* Use data to uncover growth opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
* Ensure best-in-class financial governance, managing cashflow and working capital.
* Oversee compliance including annual returns, R&D claims, corporation tax, and VAT.
What You’ll Bring:
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or finalist) with proven experience as a Financial Controller.
* At least 2 years in a digital marketing or creative agency environment.
* Strong understanding of project-based revenue recognition.
* Experience within an eCommerce or D2C business model is a major plus.
* Familiarity with Certinia and PowerBI is highly desirable.
* A track record of enabling and supporting high-growth environments.
* Demonstrated ability to drive profitability alongside client and delivery teams.
* Experience managing a small finance team in a fast-paced agency.
* Calm under pressure with razor-sharp organisational skills.
* A strategic thinker who’s hands-on, adaptable, and thrives in change.
* Expert in Excel and confident communicating at all levels of the business.
* A salary of £70,000 - £75,000
* Hybrid working: 2 days in the vibrant West End office, 3 days remote
* The chance to build something from the ground up in a brand-new role
* Work with a collaborative leadership team in a values-led, people-first culture
* Be part of a high-growth success story in the world of influencer marketing
Ready to step into a high-impact role where your insights and leadership will shape the future of one of the UK’s most exciting marketing agencies?
Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Marketing Services, Advertising Services, and Public Relations and Communications Services
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