Finance Controller / Manager (London)

We are seeking a Finance Controller / Manager to manage the day-to-day finances of the company.

Browning Environmental Communications is an entrepreneurial, independent boutique PR agency working internationally with blue-chip corporate clients and government/NGOs focused on environmental sustainability. We have grown quickly since 2021 and have a unique offering and skillset. We are expecting to grow fast in the next 1-2 years.

The role is for someone to manage the day-to-day finances and is a full-time position based in the company's London office, reporting to the heads of the London and Washington D.C. offices, and the CEO.

Responsibilities and Scope

• Reporting to group and office management teams, with full responsibility for finance and commercial matters.
• Full ownership of the company accounting processes, risk management and financial control - developing and maintaining first class systems and controls.
• Production of monthly management information for group, and UK & US businesses - management accounts, metrics and relevant KPIs.
• Ensure statutory compliance across US and UK entities with filing deadlines (accounts, VAT, P11Ds, PSA etc) including US state and federal compliance.
• Managing inter-company payments between UK and US entities.
• Creating & maintaining company forecasts, including new business pipeline, and setting budgets.
• Day to day AP & AR supervision/responsibility.
• Business partnering with account handlers to manage project budgets, WIP and revenue recognition, and driving profitability.
• Leading on cash flow management and mitigating foreign currency exposure risk.
• Contribute to commercial insight to new business proposals and client contract negotiations.
• Take lead on key supplier/stakeholder relations including bank, insurance and contracts.
• Managing year end processes, including annual financial statements, audit and tax filings with external providers for the UK & US.
• Evolve the development of the finance function and finance team.

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or QBE in a creative/marketing agency environment.
• Balance sheet management - experience in creative agency project management from a financial perspective - e.g. deferred/accrued income, WIP.
• Ideally, experience of working in a business with US reach.
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and proactive self-starter, capable of building new systems.
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills.
• A leader with great communication skills - experience of managing and developing staff.
• Excellent Xero and Excel skills, and ability with setting up excellent IT systems to capture business data.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.