Interim Finance Manager | Creative Agency | Central London
Harmonic are delighted to be supporting a high-growth Creative Agency with their search for an Interim Finance Manager. The business is part of a wider international group with a strong reputation across branding, digital, advertising and marketing services. With around 50 people in the UK and continued rapid growth, the agency is going through a period of transformation and process development. Initially a three month contract, there is the scope to extend or go permanent.
Headquartered in a vibrant Central London location, the agency prides itself on its collaborative, creative culture. The team work on a hybrid basis, with a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration and a sociable working environment.
The Role:
This is a key interim appointment, reporting into a highly experienced Finance Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing the last 12 months of financials, ensuring reporting integrity, improving processes and driving commercial clarity. It's a hands-on role requiring a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with experience in the creative or agency space.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and correct historic management accounts and financial reporting
- Conduct a comprehensive review of the balance sheet and ensure accurate reconciliations
- Build and implement processes around POs, AP/AR, and spend controls
- Develop a robust client profitability framework and improve revenue recognition practices
- Own the production of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
- Lead improvements to WIP tracking, billing workflows and cashflow visibility
- Support the leadership team with commercial insights and ad hoc finance projects
What We Need to See (Essential Skills):
- Previous experience in creative, media, or advertising environments
- Strong background in financial clean-up projects or interim finance roles
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience with Paprika
Start Date: ASAP
Day Rate: £300 - £400 per day (Outside IR35)
Location: Central London / Hybrid
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