THE ROLE 

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the finance function across the PrettyGreen Group, ensuring robust financial management, control and reporting across all subsidiary agencies.

This role leads both the day-to-day finance operations and the delivery of accurate, timely consolidated financial information, while providing strategic insight to support senior leadership in driving group performance.

Working closely with the Group Finance Director, leadership teams and delivery functions, this role plays a key part in strengthening financial control, improving commercial performance and supporting the continued growth of the business.

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Control & Reporting

• Own and oversee the month-end process, including review and consolidation of management accounts across the group
• Maintain robust financial controls, processes and systems across all entities
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including VAT, tax and regulatory filings
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial reporting packs for senior leadership and board review
• Support the Group Finance Director in delivering accurate and timely financial insight

 

Commercial Business Partnering

• Partner with senior stakeholders and client leads to drive profitability across accounts and projects
• Analyse client and project profitability, utilisation rates and pricing models
• Support commercial decision-making through financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Provide clear financial insight to support leadership in driving performance and growth

 

Cashflow & Working Capital Management

• Own group cashflow forecasting and management, ensuring liquidity and financial stability
• Monitor and manage working capital, including WIP, debtors and creditors
• Drive improvements in cash collection, billing processes and overall cash discipline

 

Audit & Compliance

• Lead the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Ensure audit readiness through accurate documentation, reconciliations and strong financial controls
• Maintain compliance with all financial and regulatory requirements across the group

 

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
• Drive accountability, continuous improvement and best practice across the function
• Support the development of team capability as the business grows

 

Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements in financial systems, reporting and processes
• Drive efficiencies through automation and improved reporting capabilities
• Support the scalability of finance operations in line with business growth

 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED FOR THE ROLE:

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working within an agency, media or project-based business
• Strong commercial acumen
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and development
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

 

Desirable

• Experience within a marketing, communications or creative agency
• Experience supporting financial planning within a growing business
• Experience implementing finance systems or reporting improvements
• Experience partnering with leadership teams on commercial decision making

 

WHO YOU ARE

You are a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys working closely with the wider business.

You are confident operating at both a strategic and operational level, balancing attention to detail with a clear view of the bigger picture.

You bring a collaborative and proactive approach, building strong relationships across delivery, operations and leadership teams, and translating financial information into clear, practical insight.

You are motivated by improving processes, strengthening financial control and reporting, and supporting the long-term success and growth of the business

 

WHO WE ARE

PrettyGreen, we’re the Global Fame Makers, an award-winning creative communications agency with big brand ambition and a boutique soul.

We create purposeful fame and fortune for brands that are brave enough to push boundaries, care about people and planet, and want communications that drive commercial growth (that’s why we’re named after the old £1 note, a PrettyGreen).

Powered by an AI-enhanced team of strategists, creatives, producers and cultural connectors, we deliver bold, commercially brilliant brand communications through the line and across the globe from our offices in London, Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh.

For our clients including Bupa, Audible, Hasbro, innocent, Disney, Tesco and PizzaExpress that means lasting brand fame, measurable commercial return and the best agency experience they’ll ever have.

Proud to be:

Agency of the Year 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (AIA, Campaign & UK Agency Awards)

Best Places To Work 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (Sunday Times, PR Week & Campaign)

B-Corp Accredited since July 2024

Carbon Neutral since Jan 2022 in collaboration with SkootEco

We’re an equal opportunities employer and committed to inclusivity throughout our business, from our internal and recruitment policies to the work we put into the world.

 

DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY COMMITMENT

We are an equal opportunities employer.

At PrettyGreen Group we support, celebrate and thrive because of our differences. It benefits our employees, our clients and the work we produce, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

When hiring we do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, nationality or any other characteristic covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We are proud that 30% of our workforce are from racially diverse backgrounds and we have a female majority Board and Leadership team.

The Company is committed to the policy in its employment practices, including vacancy advertising, recruitment, training and promotion, terms and conditions of employment and reasons for termination.

The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff treat visitors, clients, customers, suppliers and former members of the Company

 

To apply please send your CV to [email protected]