Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Who we are

We are McCann, the UK's largest integrated marketing agency. Over 500 individuals working together to help brands play a meaningful role in people's lives.

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

Creativity really is at the forefront of everything we do. And we have the awards to prove it, from EuroEffiesmost effective global agency, to Cannes Network of the Year, Campaign's European Integrated Agency of the Year, not to mention our haul of awards in recent years at Cannes Lions, Clios, One Show, D&AD, LIAs, Golden Drum and the Creative Circle Awards.

We're a team of passionate creatives, strategists and marketers from a wide mix of backgrounds. But there's a lot that unites us - like caring deeply about everything we make. And though our skillsets are wide and our process knowledge is deep, we are all still learning every day.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join our Finance team and manage the provision of commercial information across our agency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in finance, offering true commercial exposure and the chance to influence strategic decision-making at a senior level.

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Director, you will manage a portfolio of key disciplines and clients, providing critical commercial insights and financial analysis to drive business performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership for a portfolio of the agency's clients, preparing and analysing weekly and monthly management information on revenue, recoverability, margin and utilisation. Proactively monitor performance against targets and highlight variances.
• Partner with key departmental leads and client management to drive commerciality in all decision-making. Influence senior leaders through clear, data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Provide support for client and departmental leads in the production of challenging but realistic revenue forecasts. Proactively highlight early warnings of potential variances to client leads and the senior finance team.
• Understand and manage relevant accounting and Group policies (particularly regarding WIP and revenue recognition). Oversee the management of WIP and billing processes for the agency to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Work with the business on client pitches, managing the commercial and contractual deliverables with support from a central legal team. Ensure commercial viability of new business opportunities.
• In conjunction with the senior finance management and data teams, define management reporting content and continuously review to ensure it reflects the business structure, clients and evolving business needs.
• Manage and develop a small team of finance professionals, providing coaching and support to build capability and drive performance.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Previous experience in a senior commercial finance role, influencing and partnering with senior leaders.
• Proven experience business partnering in a service-led industry and familiarity with key metrics including utilisation, recovery and client profitability analysis.
• Excellent communication abilities, including the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance stakeholders in a clear and compelling way.
• Ability to interpret large amounts of data in a logical, structured manner and translate data into actionable commercial insights.
• Ability to work effectively in an ever-changing, high-pressure environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• PC literate with proficient use of Excel at a high level.
• Methodical and thorough approach to work, with strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Fully qualified member of a recognised accountancy body (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with large enterprise resource planning systems, such as SAP, Workday, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Previous experience working within an advertising, media, or professional services environment
• Direct experience managing client relationships and understanding detailed client profitability analysis

In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to creating a brilliant environment for all our people. This includes benefits such as 28 days holiday, plus the opportunity to buy more holiday, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance and much more.

A culture of learning and development is also central to our ethos, so you'll have access to industry leading training and development programmes, plus you'll get to work closely with the world's biggest media partners to access exclusive features and products.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a fun and collaborative team and you'll work in an environment where you are supported and developed.

If you want to join an iconic network agency that offers you the chance to work on one of the top clients in our portfolio & the opportunity to progress your career with an unrivalled development programme, contact us now.

Our commitment to equal opportunities

For us, diversity is a business imperative - one that must be embedded into every aspect of how we operate in to drive success. Simply put, we believe an encouraging and inclusive environment makes sound business sense.

As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, it's vital that the talent mix in our agencies encompass all dimensions of diversity, and that we demand the same of the people we work with.

McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

McCann is a Disability Confident employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications, we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme. If you have a disability, we want everyone to feel at ease when going through our recruitment process. If you need further support with your application, please contact us at for any adjustments you may need to perform at your best.

McCann helps brands build the most meaningful brand platforms that drive exponential growth and leave a lasting impact on culture. Founded 100+ years ago with their own platform, "Truth Well Told", McCann is the world's leading advertising agency network, creating some of the most creatively and commercially impactful advertising globally. McCann is the founding unit of McCann Worldgroup marketing services company, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).