Commercial Finance Manager | Advertising

Company: Goodman Masson
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Commercial Manager | Media Agency | Up to £60,000 + bonus + package | Central London | Hybrid

Want to join a business that’s been named Best Place to Work three times in recent years?

A leading global marketing and advertising agency is looking for a Commercial Manager to join its growing finance team. The business partners with top tier global brands and has built a reputation for creativity, commercial excellence and a genuinely strong culture.

This role sits at the heart of the agency, partnering with senior leadership to drive performance, improve profitability and shape strategic decision-making. Finance is viewed as a true commercial partner to the business, not just a reporting function, so there is real scope to influence and add value.

You’ll also play a key role in an ongoing transformation programme, with significant exposure to project-based work and process improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

  • Partner with leadership to provide commercial insight and decision support
  • Identify and capitalise on commercial opportunities across client portfolios
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting for client accounts
  • Own client management reporting and respond to ad hoc client requests
  • Support and lead client fee and contract negotiations
  • Develop compelling commercial proposals for new business pitches
  • Act as the primary commercial contact for regional leads and local markets
  • Support the CFO in driving financial and strategic initiatives

The ideal candidate:

  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and client leadership
  • Qualified accountant preferred, but not essential, part qualified CIMA/ACCA is okay.
  • Agency background is essential, ideally within media planning or a similar environment
  • Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting

A brilliant opportunity for someone who wants real exposure, influence and progression within a high performing, people focused agency.

If this sounds of interest, feel free to get in touch directly.

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Posted: April 4th, 2026