At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial and operational management in a dynamic creative agency.
- Company: Fast-paced creative agency based in Central London.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working closely with senior leadership and external partners.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with experience in finance and operations within a creative agency.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
VisionFR is working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Qualified Senior Finance & Operations Manager to lead the financial and operational management of a fast-paced creative agency based in Central London. This role combines hands-on financial leadership with operational oversight, commercial support, and strategic business partnering across the agency. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, shared services team based in the US, and external partners to include auditors, insurance brokers, bank and legal counsel to ensure the smooth running of finance and operational functions while supporting business growth and efficiency of this 20 person creative agency.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee revenue forecasting and financial performance reporting
- Manage project costing, reconciliations, and profitability analysis
- Review pricing structures and bill rates
- Prepare and present management accounts and financial reports to Senior Leadership Teams and C-Suite stakeholders
- Manage all day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including accruals, journals, and reconciliations
- Manage shared services who provide support on cost rate calculations, Central Treasury, Accounts Receivable, Credit cards, Accounts payable, Bank postings & reconciliations, Payroll journals
- Monitor working capital and cash flow management
- Lead, mentor, and support reports
- Lead payroll and remuneration oversight processes
- Support salary benchmarking and remuneration reviews
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and target-setting processes
- Coordinate annual R&D Tax Credit submissions
- Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements
- Liaise with external accountants, legal advisors, and insurance providers on statutory and commercial matters
- Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms
- Manage and oversee the Certinia migration project (centralised CRM)
- Support operational improvements relating to systems, processes, and procedures
- Oversee property and lease-related matters where required
- Support business continuity and integration initiatives
- Provide operational oversight across studio and business operations functions
Skills, Experience & Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Minimum of five years’ post-qualified experience (PQE)
- Previous experience within a creative agency environment
- Strong understanding of both finance and operational management
- Experience producing management accounts and financial reporting
- Proven budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experience
- Knowledge of HMRC and Companies House compliance requirements
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial agreements
- Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and leadership teams
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Strong attention to detail with a proactive and hands-on approach
- Experience managing finance systems migrations or transformation projects desirable
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ideally able to start in June
VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients 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.
Head of Finance & Operations employer: VisionFR Limited
VisionFR is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Central London, where creativity meets financial acumen. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, team members benefit from hands-on leadership opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to collaborate closely with senior stakeholders. The hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the creative sector.
