ID 5429
As we continue to develop our internal finance function, we’re looking for an ambitious Commercial Financial Executive.
McCann Central is the UK’s largest integrated marketing agency, with over 500 individuals working together to help brands play a meaningful role in people’s lives. With offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, and Milton Keynes, we’ve experienced unprecedented growth, doubling in size over the past few years.
We are also part of McCann Worldgroup, a global advertising agency network that delivers culture-shaping work for some of the world’s biggest brands.
And to add to our awards, including Euro Effies for most effective global agency and Campaign’s European Integrated Agency of the Year, McCann Central has recently achieved success at major global industry awards including Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clios, One Show, Creative Circle, Golden Drum, and LIAs. Creativity is at the forefront of everything we do.
We’re a team of passionate creatives, strategists, and engineers from diverse backgrounds. There’s a lot that unites us—like caring deeply about our work. While our skillsets are broad and our process knowledge is deep, we are all committed to continuous learning.
What are we looking for?
We are recruiting a Commercial Finance Executive to support our fast-paced Finance Department. This role involves providing high-quality support to our business teams, managing work in progress, and ensuring invoices are issued accurately and on time. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with processes and best practice accounting, as well as supporting account teams and agency leads in navigating finance systems to maintain a healthy work in progress.
The role involves:
1. Understanding and managing WIP and billing fundamentals; monitoring profitability and budgets.
2. Preparing work-in-progress reports and monitoring WIP & billing for clients or divisions to ensure cost recovery.
3. Developing and maintaining monthly reports as required.
4. Supporting the implementation of new information systems or technologies.
5. Maintaining master data in line with agency standards and performing ad hoc financial tasks.
6. System maintenance including estimate approvals, billing profiles, and job closures to ensure an accurate WIP position.
7. Participating in month-end close to produce accurate management information and reports.
8. Monitoring client fees, analyzing performance versus targets, and tracking POs.
This role requires travel within the UK to various office locations.
Key skills and attributes:
* Excellent communication skills and relationship-building ability within finance and the wider business.
* Numerate with meticulous attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure with large data volumes and meet deadlines.
* Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
* Adaptability to meet changing needs.
* Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
* Part-qualified in accounting (e.g., AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or previous experience in a commercial finance role.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits such as 28 days holiday plus options to buy more, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and more.
We foster a culture of learning and development, providing access to industry-leading training and opportunities to work with major media partners.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a fun, collaborative team in an environment that supports your growth.
Our commitment to equal opportunities
We value diversity as a business imperative. An inclusive environment enhances our success. We believe in fostering social, cultural, and cognitive diversity, creating meaningful experiences and driving better business practices. McCann is a disability confident employer and guarantees an interview to disabled candidates meeting the role’s minimum criteria. Please indicate any adjustments needed in your application.
McCann helps brands build impactful platforms that drive growth and cultural influence. Founded over 100 years ago, with the platform “Truth Well Told,” McCann is a leading global advertising network, part of McCann Worldgroup and the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).
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