Commercial Finance Executive

ID 5429

As we continue to develop our internal finance function, we're looking for an ambitious Commercial Financial Executive.

McCann Central is the UK's largest integrated marketing agency, with over 500 individuals working together to help brands play a meaningful role in people's lives. With offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, and Milton Keynes, we've experienced unprecedented growth, doubling in size over the past few years.

We are also part of McCann Worldgroup, a global advertising agency network that delivers culture-shaping work for some of the world's biggest brands.

And to add to our awards, including Euro Effies for most effective global agency and Campaign's European Integrated Agency of the Year, McCann Central has also achieved recent success at major global industry awards such as Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clios, One Show, Creative Circle, Golden Drum, & LIAs. Creativity is at the forefront of everything we do.

Our team comprises passionate creatives, strategists, and engineers from diverse backgrounds. We share a common commitment to quality and continuous learning.

What are we looking for?

We are recruiting a Commercial Finance Executive to support our fast-paced Finance Department. The role involves providing high-quality support to business teams, managing work in progress, and ensuring timely and accurate invoicing. You will ensure compliance with processes and uphold best practice accounting, assisting account teams and agency leads in navigating finance systems and maintaining a healthy work in progress position.

The role involves:

1. Understanding and managing WIP and billing fundamentals; monitoring profitability and budgets.
2. Preparing work-in-progress reports and monitoring WIP & billing for clients or divisions to ensure cost recovery.
3. Developing and coordinating monthly reports.
4. Supporting the implementation of new information systems or technologies.
5. Maintaining master data in line with agency standards and performing ad hoc financial tasks.
6. System maintenance, including estimate approvals, billing profiles, and job closing.
7. Participating in month-end close to produce accurate management information.
8. Monitoring client fees, analyzing performance versus targets, and tracking POs.

This role requires travel within the UK to various office locations.

Key skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication skills and relationship-building abilities within finance and the wider business.
• Numerate with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure with large data volumes and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized with good time management and prioritization skills.
• Adaptability to changing needs.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Part-qualified in an accounting qualification (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or experience in a commercial finance role.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits including 28 days holiday plus options to buy more, pension contributions, life assurance, and more. We foster a culture of learning with access to industry-leading training and opportunities to work with major media partners.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a fun, collaborative team in an environment that supports your development.

Our commitment to equal opportunities

We value diversity and believe an inclusive environment drives success. We are a disability confident employer and guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate meeting minimum criteria, with adjustments available upon request.

McCann helps brands build impactful platforms that foster growth and cultural influence. Founded over 100 years ago, McCann is a leading global advertising network under the Interpublic Group.