Financial Controller (In a fantastic creative agency)
Newcastle Upon Tyne (Office-based) | Permanent | £30,000 – £35,000 DOE
The Role
We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join a growing creative agency and play a key role in shaping the financial future of the business. This is more than spreadsheets and reporting. You’ll be a trusted partner to the leadership team—helping drive smart decision-making, improving processes, and ensuring the business operates efficiently as it continues to grow.
If you enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands‑on financial management, this could be a brilliant fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide strategic financial guidance to support business growth and long‑term goals
- Develop and implement robust financial processes, controls, and policies
- Prepare and manage the annual operating budget
- Report quarterly on financial performance against budget, identifying opportunities and risks
- Manage debtors and credit control to ensure healthy cash flow
- Work closely with Directors and leadership teams on financial planning and compliance
- Oversee company bank accounts, payments, and payroll
- Support project teams with financial insight to help maximise profitability
- Manage the preparation of annual accounts and statutory reporting
- Maintain and improve financial systems and processes
- Review supplier contracts and ensure strong commercial value
- Ensure the business meets all financial and legal obligations
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (AAT or equivalent)
- Strong hands‑on experience in day‑to‑day financial management
- Strategic mindset with the ability to improve and shape financial processes
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- Comfortable working closely with leadership teams and wider departments
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
What Really Matters
- You’re proactive and solutions‑focused
- You enjoy bringing structure and clarity to a growing business
- You can switch between strategic thinking and hands‑on delivery seamlessly
- You’re collaborative and approachable—but know when to challenge constructively
The Agency
We’re a creative agency focused on delivering innovative, impactful work for a wide range of clients.
From branding and campaigns to websites and digital experiences, we bring together creatives, developers, marketers, copywriters, and project managers to produce work that genuinely makes an impact.
Collaboration is a huge part of our culture. It’s a supportive, ambitious environment where ideas are encouraged and quality matters.
Perks & Benefits
- Work from a creative studio in the heart of Newcastle
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Opportunity to shape and improve financial operations
- Flexible consideration for contract-based applicants
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Private dental & medical insurance
Interested?
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact on a growing creative business—apply now.
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