Finance Executive

Finance Executive
 
Are you looking for a new challenge with a highly lucrative and dynamic business? Do you have a proactive approach to commercial finance and wish to join a forward thinking team? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global marketing agency in their search for a Commercial Finance Executive to join their vibrant Bristol office. This agency is renowned for its creative excellence and impactful campaigns, earning accolades such as the Euro Effies Most Effective Global Agency and Campaign’s European Integrated Agency of the Year. With offices across major UK cities and an expansive network through the global agency group, they are at the forefront of the marketing industry.
 
Experience we Need
 
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Commercial Finance Executive who can thrive in a fast-paced finance department. Ideal candidates will have:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships within the finance team and the wider business.
• Strong numerical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage large volumes of data while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Part qualification in one of the major accounting qualifications (e.g., AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or previous experience in a commercial finance role.

The Role
 
As a Commercial Finance Executive, you will provide high-quality support to business teams, ensuring effective management of work in progress and timely, accurate invoicing. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing WIP and billing fundamentals, monitoring profitability and budgets.
• Preparing work-in-progress reports and ensuring recovery of committed costs.
• Coordinating existing and developing new monthly reports.
• Supporting the implementation of new information systems or technologies.
• Maintaining master data in the system and providing ad hoc financial tasks.
• Ensuring accurate WIP positions through system maintenance, estimate approvals, and job closing.
• Taking an active role in month-end closedown to produce accurate management information data and reports.
• Monitoring fees for key clients, involving analysis and reporting to track actual performance versus targets, time reporting, variance analysis, and PO tracking.

More About the Company
 
The company is a creative powerhouse, part of a global agency group, known for shaping culture with their innovative work. They pride themselves on their diverse team of creatives, strategists, and engineers, all united by a passion for excellence and continuous learning. With offices in major UK cities and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, they foster a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.
 
What’s on Offer
 
The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 31 days holiday + BH with the option to buy more.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Industry-leading training and development programs.
• Opportunities to work closely with the world’s biggest media partners.
• A fun and collaborative team environment that supports and develops its people.

How to Apply
 
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and join a leading global marketing agency, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this position. We look forward to hearing from you!