12 Month FTC, EMEA Finance Manager, Creative Agency, Central London, £70-75,000About the Role An international creative and project-based organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of multiple studios across the EMEA region. This role plays a key part in financial reporting, balance sheet governance, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial support, partnering closely with operational and commercial teams to deliver clear financial insight and support business performance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a creative or project-driven environment, with a strong understanding of revenue recognition, project profitability, resourcing costs, and financial controls.Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Close & Reporting
Lead the month-end close process, ensuring journals, accruals, and adjustments are completed accurately and on time
Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports, including variance analysis and performance insights
Partner with commercial and operational teams to review revenue, margins, and project performance
Ensure revenue recognition aligns with contractual terms and accounting standards (IFRS15)
Manage payroll reconciliations and related journals
Balance Sheet & Financial Controls
Maintain and reconcile all balance sheet accounts in line with group policies and accounting standards
Oversee schedules including:
Accruals and prepayments
Work-in-progress and deferred income
Fixed assets and depreciation
Payroll-related balances
Intercompany accounts
Review bank reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls
Support internal and external audits
Budgeting & Forecasting
Support the annual budgeting process with senior leadership and department heads
Produce rolling forecasts and scenario analysis across revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and cash flow
Monitor performance against budget and provide commercial recommendations
Commercial & Operational Support
Partner with client services, creative, and operations teams to monitor project profitability and resourcing costs
Support pricing, proposals, and contract reviews to ensure commercial viability
Identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimisation
Cash Flow & Working Capital
Prepare and monitor weekly cash flow forecasts
Oversee accounts receivable and billing cycles, supporting timely collections
Collaborate with accounts payable teams on supplier payments, purchase orders, expenses, and credit control
Statutory & Compliance Reporting
Support preparation of statutory accounts across EMEA entities
Manage VAT returns, P11D, PSA filings, and other regulatory reporting
Provide additional financial reporting to support business decision-making
Systems & Process Improvement
Maintain financial systems and reporting tools (e.g. ERP and BI platforms)
Work with group finance teams to improve automation, reporting dashboards, and processes
Ensure data alignment between finance and project management systems
Skills & Experience
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
Experience in a creative agency, marketing agency, consultancy, or project-based organisation preferred
Strong understanding of revenue recognition and cost management in service-based industries
Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Personal Attributes
Commercially minded with a solutions-focused approach
Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Strong collaborator able to build relationships across teams
Analytical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
