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Financial Controller – Salary up to £65,000 DoE – VFR3123/2

Role: Financial Controller

Sector: Advertising Production/ Consultancy

Permanent: Full Time

Location: London – mostly remote

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000

Reports to: Finance Director

Reference: VisionFR 3123/2

VisionFR is helping a fast paced global advertising production agency / Consultancy Services agency with global reach to find additional senior talent for the Finance team in the UK. This is a fab role for a confident Self starter Financial Controller who is able to oversee a small team , improve efficiencies and confidentially produce accurate and timely Financial reports. Someone looking to be an integral part of the team and reporting directly into the Finance Director. You will be responsible for providing financial reports, analysis and strategic support to ensure operations remain efficient and profitable.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:

  • Oversee & review the Preparation of the monthly management accounts for 7 entities , including variance analysis and commentary.
  • Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts, providing detailed financial insights to support strategic decisions.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular financial reports
  • Oversee the team Analysing project costs and profitability, ensuring alignment with agreed budgets & Forecasts.
  • Ensure project teams are optimizing resource allocation and financial efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce overheads and improve cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure the production of accurate financial statements and reports in line with UK GAAP/IFRS.
  • Review the preparation of VAT returns and assist with other regulatory compliance prior to Final Submission.
  • Review and Authorise payment runs
  • Oversee the production of the Cash flow forecast
  • Manage the audit process, ensuring this is done efficiently and effectively
  • Contribute to strategic business initiatives by providing financial modelling and scenario analysis.
  • Ensure compliance to IFRS
  • Working with Multi currencies and Exchange gains losses
  • Ensure Transfer pricing is managed accurately
  • Ensure withholding tax calculations are correct
  • Mentor and Manage the team including team reviews

The Financial Controller skills/experience:

  • Fully/ Finalist accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a senior accounts reporting role , ideally within consulting, production, or a similar advertising / creative agency environment.
  • Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial reporting.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying issues and providing solutions.
  • Advanced proficiency in Xero and Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality work.

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Client recruitment needs.

Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.

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