PSE Droitwich Spa, England, United Kingdom
Finance/Business Controller
PSE Droitwich Spa, England, United Kingdom
Since 1995, PSE has delivered high-quality Direct Mail marketing for some of the UK’s fastest-growing brands and are experts in using data-driven strategy, creative expertise and campaign planning to drive the industry's best results for our clients.
PSE is looking for an instrumental member of the leadership team who drives business growth for our SME agency. Ensuring financial integrity and compliance, business partnering with the commercial and supply functions to provide insight and robust forecasting, and creating a robust and adaptable finance function to support business growth.
Reporting to COO, with regular interaction and reporting responsibilities to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.
Job Role & Responsibilities
Financial Integrity & Governance:
·Lead the end-to-end financial reporting process: management accounts, statutory returns, and tax compliance.
·Own and improve internal controls, governance policies, and regulatory compliance (UK GAAP, Companies House, HMRC, etc).
·Ensure accurate, timely, and meaningful financial data is available to support decision-making.
·Take ownership of short- and medium-term cashflow forecasting and management to ensure the business can fund operations and planned growth.
·Provide cashflow reporting with scenario-based forecasting to support leadership decision-making
Commercial Finance & Business Partnering:
·Collaborate with senior leaders on pricing, campaign/customer profitability, investment decisions, and margin improvement.
·Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
·Provide strategic financial input and scenario modelling to support company growth and operational planning.
·Implement and manage job-level and client-level profitability tracking, capturing time spent across data, creative, planning and client service departments.
·Present internal profitability reports and insights to cross-functional teams in a way that promotes engagement and decision-making.
·Act as the finance voice in internal scoping and resourcing conversations, helping shape efficient project delivery.
·Line manage and develop the current bookkeeper.
·Assess resource needs and shape a scalable finance team aligned with company growth.
·Build succession plans and support the professional development of team members.
Key skills and attributes
·Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience is essential
·Strong foundation in financial controls, reporting, and compliance
·Commercially minded with a track record of supporting business decisions and improving performance
·Experience in an SME or high-growth environment, preferably in marketing, print, creative, or professional services
·Proficient in Excel and accounting/ERP systems
·Experience in pricing models, job costing or project-based accounting
·Strong self-awareness, communication, and interpersonal skills.
·Resourceful, creative and entirely flexible; thrives on positive change.
• Vitality Healthcare (including 50% off gyms and other benefits)
• BUPA health cash plan scheme covering eye care, dental, and optical care
• Pension contributions
• Progression and development opportunities
About PSE
PSE is a dynamic and well-established marketing agency specialising in direct mail and at the forefront of industry trends, working on cutting-edge campaigns while building excellent working relationships with clients. In 2023, PSE was the proud winner of the Gold and Silver awards in the DMA awards mail category which highlights our expertise in this field.
The successful applicant will enjoy recognition, receive a competitive salary, realise excellent career development opportunities, and have the opportunity to bring out the best of themselves in a safe, respectful, and rewarding team environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
* Industries
Marketing Services
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