Finance Director in Newbury

Overview

Gekko Group is looking for an experienced Finance professional to lead the Finance & Facilities and Personnel functions, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and people management within a fast‑moving marketing and experiential agency.

Responsibilities

• Head up the Finance & Facilities and Personnel functions, working with team members to develop skill sets and business effectiveness.
• Consolidate and review departmental accounts, budgeting and strategic plan processes across the business.
• Deliver financial reporting and accounting in line with company and legal requirements.
• Manage the P&L, forecasts, cash flow and management accounts accurately.
• Turn insights into initiatives that improve performance and profitability.
• Maintain and manage Gekko Group offices and vehicle fleet.
• Direct the HR Manager to ensure statutory requirements are met and people are valued.
• Lead and support teams to do their best work and demonstrate commercial smartness with client budgets.
• Interact regularly with auditors and financial advisors to fulfil statutory requirements and support ad‑hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance from any sector; facilities and personnel experience is an ideal addition.
• Proven experience in Sage is essential, with ability to create stellar management accounts and forecasts, and maintain a healthy balance sheet. ACCA or similar qualification is desirable.
• Leadership with integrity, able to balance day‑to‑day demands and strategic expectations, motivate a team and build strong internal and external relationships.
• Strong commercial understanding and ability to translate it into effective financial and business decision‑making.

Location & Working Arrangements

Hybrid working: 4 days in the Newbury office and 1 day working from home (non‑negotiable). A permanent Monday‑Friday spot with commutable proximity to our Newbury office is required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 (DOE), plus a bonus and a car allowance.
• 22 days holiday (increasing to 26 days based on tenure), bank holidays and buy‑and‑sell holiday options.
• Support through an employee assistance scheme and access to a Perkbox subscription.
• Gym membership.
• Automatic enrolment in the workplace pension.

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