Senior Finance Business Partner

Overview

In this role you drive the London revenue position by ensuring timely, compliant revenue recognition, accurate forecasting, and profitability support for account teams. You lead with a senior finance lens within the client finance function, balancing payable/receivable oversight with cross-functional collaboration. You will mentor and develop CFMs and work closely with BLs, PMs and the CFD to shape commercial terms. This is a mission-critical partner role in a fast-paced agency environment that values compliant, best-in-class finance practice.

Responsibilities

• Month-end revenue reporting by client ensuring compliance with OMC policies and system postings
• Revenue forecasting with client business leads and support for upward reporting to CFD/FP&A
• Receivables oversight (EBU, pre-bill, WIP, debtors) and actions to minimise aging
• Manage project workflows for revenue, interco costs, and expenses in the finance system
• Support profitability improvement through pricing and ways of working changes
• Manage client contracts and reporting, including SOWs and PRPs; assist with client audits and information requests
• Prepare revenue information for internal and external audits and ensure S-Box compliance
• Lead staff induction and process updates for BL, PM, and finance to maintain compliant operations
• Provide ad hoc support to CFD on pitches and finance projects

Key requirements

• Experience in a similar finance/accounting role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork, including people management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication
• Microsoft Excel
• Vantage (SAP) knowledge
• Understanding of revenue recognition and financial systems

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