With a deep understanding of our business and a commitment to excellence, the Finance team at AKQA ensures that every financial decision aligns with our vision and propels us forward. Our finance team bring their expertise and strategic insights to drive financial excellence. They combine their financial prowess with an unwavering dedication to our brand, enabling us to make confident decisions and seize exciting opportunities for growth.

Supported by the Finance Director (FD), the Commercial Finance Manager is responsible for the oversight, delivery and integrity of the balance sheet and P&L. They are the commercial driver of the business, providing insights to drive revenue growth, competitive advantage and sustainability of costs for business units.

They will assist and mentor our revenue accountant and be the link between our internal finance team and our Group shared service partners who deliver our payroll, reporting, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. They will maintain and oversee AKQA’s financial control framework, and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver successful processes.  

At AKQA, you will work in an innovative and inclusive environment, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. We foster a creative and technically advanced team, where you will have access to ongoing personal and professional development opportunities. We are committed to your career growth and work-life balance, creating an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

This role can be full or part-time, depending on the candidate's preferences and level of experience.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Responsible for oversight and delivery of the balance sheet and P&L
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the monthly accounts
• Key liaison point with shared services and first point of contact for queries and issues resolution
• Review and sign off monthly reporting
• Upload monthly results into the reporting system
• Preparation and sign off of quarterly reports
• Manage the year end audit with our external auditors
• Preparation of monthly financial dashboards for the Finance Director
• Client and Job profitability analysis
• Working capital reporting
• Ad Hoc reporting
• Some billing and GL responsibilities until we full transition to a shared service model
• Contribute to the broader finance team and meet AKQA & WPP requirements.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• 7+ years of related finance experience, ideally has been in a Finance Manager or Commercial Finance position for 2+ years
• Accounting Qualifications or studying towards (CA/CPA/ACCA) preferred but not essential if you have extensive agency experience.
• Approachable and confident approaching others.
• High levels of numerical logic and commercial understanding.
• Be able to analyse the business and identify areas of commercial growth
• Be approachable and confident approaching others
• Confident and professional approach
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to think strategically, influence and drive outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a committed member of the finance discipline.
• Spectra experience preferred but not essential

 AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.