Commercial Finance Manager

Walker and Sloan are once again working with a well known B2BTech Marketing Agency in London, as they are keen to bring on a Commercial Finance Manager to the team on a full time basis.

We're a digital-first sales & marketing agency for B2BSaaS, technology & IT companies. Using a combination of content marketing, SEO, automation, paid media and market understanding, we help our customers differentiate before their competitors get out of bed.

Our growing UK team is 25 people strong and we are Six years into our journey and recently named in the 'Top 100 UK B2B Marketing Agencies'.

Overview: The Commercial Finance Manager will oversee all commercial aspects impacting the business, from planning and budgeting to process implementation and daily decision-making. This role involves comprehensive analysis to ensure the company meets its financial goals and identifies areas for improvement.

This a key role within a fast-paced, innovative business; reporting directly into the Founders and working closely with the wider commercial team

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage annual budgets and real-time forecasts, including cash-flow forecasting
• Sign off on decisions with significant budget impacts.
• Conduct in-depth customer and project profitability analysis.
• Monitor staff utilisation rates to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Implement and enhance financial processes and controls.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a commercial finance role within an agency environment.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets modelling skills and proficiency with Xero proficiency and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain and provide guidance on finance and accounting issues to non-finance team members
• ICAEW, ICAS or CIMA recently qualified or proven Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Reporting Structure:

• Reports directly to the Co-Founders of Gripped.io.
• Potential to lead and grow the finance function as the agency expands.

Culture and Benefits: Gripped.io values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive and engaging work environment with benefits including:

• 25 Days holiday allowance
• Generous pension contributions
• Annual Profit Share Bonus
• A culture of learning and development
• Private Medical Care
• Company Summer Away Days and Christmas party
• A real opportunity to growth with the business for career progression
• Cycle to work scheme
• Work with an exciting range of SaaS and tech companies
• Working for an ambitious, fast-growing agency