Finance Manager

Gekko; Newbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency in Newbury is seeking a Finance Director to lead the Finance & Facilities function. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, consolidating accounts, and leading a team. The ideal candidate should have experience in Finance, proven skills in Sage, and strong leadership capabilities. This role offers a salary of up to £55,000, bonus, and hybrid working, with 22 days holiday plus more.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Automatic enrolment of workplace pension

Employee assistance scheme

Perkbox subscription

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance from any sector; Facilities experience is an ideal addition.
• Proven experience in Sage is essential.
• Ability to create Management Accounts and maintain a healthy balance sheet.

Responsibilities

• Head the Finance & Facilities function with existing team members.
• Consolidate and review departmental accounts and budgeting.
• Manage the P&L, Forecasts, Cashflow, and Management Accounts.

Skills

Sage

Financial decision making

Team leadership

Commercial understanding

Job description

Ready to lead the charge on building an efficient Finance & Facilities function for an evolving, progressive Marketing Agency?

Gekko Group is looking for an experienced Finance professional to join our team. This is your chance to lead the way in building efficiencies and sharing knowledge about how to cut through on financial management and facilities effectiveness. With a Purchase Ledger & a Payroll Executive, you'll work closely with our Managing Director, helping to build strong relationships, head up a talented team, and leverage your experience to bring new ideas and growth towards achieving ambitious business targets and a pleasant working environment for all.

We are an award-winning, leading field marketing agency that connects leading leisure, lifestyle, and tech brands with consumers across retail, online, and B2B channels by bringing them to life through captivating in-store experiences, events, and direct engagement. Our teams work collaboratively to bring energy, enthusiasm, and experience to every interaction.

Your Package:

A salary up to £55,000 (DOE), plus a bonus and car allowance.

A permanent spot on our team (Monday-Friday).

Hybrid working: 4 days in our Newbury office working from home every Friday.

22 days holiday (increasing to 26 days based on tenure) + bank holidays + buy & sell holiday options.

Support through our employee assistance scheme and access to a Perkbox subscription.

Your Role:

Head up the Finance & Facilities function working with existing team members to develop their skill sets and the effectiveness of the business

Responsible for the consolidation and review of departmental accounts, budgeting & strategic plan processes across the business

Financial reporting and accounting as per company and legal requirements and processes

Managing the P&L, Forecasts, Cashflow and Management Accounts accurately

Turning insights into initiatives that improve performance and profitability

Maintaining and managing Gekko Group Offices and Vehicle Fleet

Leading and supporting your team to do their best work and showing others how to be commercially smart when it comes to client budgets

Auditors and financial advisors - ongoing interaction to fulfil statutory requirements as well as adhoc projects

Sound like you? We’re looking for:

Experience in Finance from any sector. Facilities experience is an ideal addition.

Proven experience in Sage is essential as is being able to create a stellar set of Management Accounts, Forecasts and maintain a healthy balance sheet

A leader who can intelligently balance the demands of the day-to-day and strategic expectations along with motivating a team, building strong internal and external relationships

A strong commercial understanding and the ability to translate this into effective financial decision making

Gekko Group, is a leading field marketing and experiential agency valuing trust, insight, and honesty in all we do. As an inclusive employer, we encourage our teams to grow together, in a relaxed but professional environment. At Gekko Group, our vibrant culture is evident in our teams and the energy we bring to work every day.

Apply now to lead the charge in shaping the Finance and Facilities of an independent progressive agency.

Position

Finance Director

Location

Newbury

Up to £55,000 per annum

Status

Full Time/Permanent

• Company Bonus
• Automatic enrolment of workplace pension

Gekko Group, Thames Court, 20-22 The Broadway, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1AU