Finance Manager
Finance Manager | Growing Media Agency | £75,000 – £85,000 + Bonus | London (Hybrid) | DFJR34091
A fast-growing, founder-led Media Agency is looking to recruit a Finance Manager into a broad, hands-on role with real ownership and visibility. This position has been created to bring core finance activity in-house and support the next phase of growth across a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Based in London with flexible hybrid working, this role will suit a commercially minded Accountant who enjoys operating across the full finance lifecycle, from day-to-day operations through to leadership reporting, audit coordination and process improvement. There is clear scope for progression as the business scales, including the opportunity to build and lead a finance team over time.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a nimble, ambitious organisation where finance plays a central role in decision-making, growth and investment activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of monthly management reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and insightful commentary.
- Manage end-to-end finance operations, including AP/AR, reconciliations, payments and cash management.
- Lead audit preparation and act as the main point of contact for external advisors.
- Support investment and growth initiatives through financial analysis and due diligence.
- Oversee payroll, VAT and statutory compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Identify and implement process improvements, controls and automation to support scale.
- Partner closely with senior leadership, translating financial information into commercial insight.
Skills & Experience Required
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
- Strong hands-on experience in a small to mid-sized business or growth environment.
- Comfortable owning the full finance function with minimal hierarchy.
- Solid understanding of UK statutory, tax and payroll requirements.
- Confident communicator, able to work closely with non-finance stakeholders.
- Proactive, organised and adaptable in a fast-moving setting.
What’s on Offer?
- £75,000 – £85,000
- Hybrid working with flexibility
- High-impact role with genuine ownership
- Exposure to growth, investment and strategic decision-making
- Clear opportunity to build a team and progress with the business