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My client is a hugely creative and fast growing, independent Agency they are looking for an ambitious Financial Director or Head of Finance to join their team. This is a new role that has come about as a result of their rapid growth - you will be looked upon to support the MD and CEO, supervising a small team and being instrumental in the development, planning and implementation of accounting controls and processes as well as developing and delivering relevant management information.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of Role:

• Management of month-end process including: Preparation and review of monthly management accounts and board pack for the Board of Directors;
• Preparing cash flows and managing cash balances;
• Management, compliance and overall responsibility for VAT returns;
• Provide accurate, relevant and timely MI to the Board and Account Services to ensure that areas of the business under their control can be properly managed;
• To take ownership and review the Management Reporting pack of business performance data, including comparison of actual results against plan and previous year, together with commentary, revenue recognition and Key Performance Indicators.
• Annual budgeting and quarterly re-forecasting process;
• Production of the annual statutory accounts and internal financial reports;
• Liaising with external auditors regarding the year-end audit and sign off for statutory accounts;
• Management of daily financial operations including management of finance team;
• Continually review, challenge, revise and then implement changes to the accounting and Management Information (MI) systems to provide maximum insight into company performance;
• Spearheading commercial projects related to the continuing growth and development of the business;
• Ensure that all financial controls are in place across the company so to eliminate financial risk and loss.
• Manage the complete job cycle for client projects;
• Ensuring timely processing of fee and expense billings to the clients, WIP management, processing revenue and expense recognition;
• Providing guidance to Account services/Production teams to ensure adherence to internal controls;
• Client Profitability reporting

The person:

• Previous agency experience is essential
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified
• 3 years + experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience within regards to revenue recognition and WIP management is vital
• You will need to be people focused, able to develop relationships and be friendly a friendly and approachable.
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Be able to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively
• Maintain high professional standards of conduct and practice
• Advanced Excel skills
• Self-motivator