Assistant Finance Manager

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The Role:

Assistant Finance Manager (part-time 22.5 hours per week) for an integrated marketing agency for global b2b tech brands!

Location:

Work wherever works best for you. We offer a fully remote/hybrid work model, meaning you have complete flexibility to work from home or in one of our vibrant offices in London and Leeds.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to oversee the financial health of the organisation, with a particular focus on our US operations.

This role will be responsible for supporting the implementation of financial strategies, optimising financial performance, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. It will be part of a busy and high-performing team that provides an efficient and effective service to all stakeholders of the business, always embodying the Fox values.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who values flexibility but can also coordinate with a team working across the US with the flexibility to crossover into US time zones.

You:

• You think bigger. You don't let someone else's imagination or fear hold you back.
• You stay connected. It's about relationships with colleagues and clients, always keeping your finger on the pulse.
• You own it. You are the absolute boss of your own job, brief, account, project, idea, meeting - you name it, you own it.
• You keep it real. You are up-front, open and honest.
• You have a professional accounting qualification or working towards (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, MAAT)
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in finance roles.
• Proven expertise in profit and loss management.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel for enhanced data analysis.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Financial Reporting
• Understanding of financial controls and processes
• Ideally you'll have experience in using Xero and a CRM platform

The Role:

• Provide data analysis and actionable recommendations to support decision-making

• Support with identifying trends, opportunities, and potential risks using data-driven insights and financial data
• You will be responsible for providing day-to-day finance & administrative support to the Fox US Office, taking a lead on their financial activities.
• You will play a key role in ensuring processes are complied with and best-practice accounting is undertaken at all times.
• You will be responsible for raising and issuing sales invoices to clients.
• You will be responsible for maintaining Accounts Receivables - Credit Control and Accounts Payables - Supplier invoice processing.
• Assisting with budget preparation and overhead analysis.
• Expenses management - track and reconcile bank statements, chasing receipts, admin for Revolut, and monthly reconciliations.
• Process Employee expenses.
• Supporting month-end processes and MI preparation.
• Create cost analysis reports (fixed and variable costs).
• Provide administration and support to the client service team on CRM (Scoro).
• Keep track on and review the maintenance of the Project Tracker.
• Support monthly payroll and keep organized records.
• Provide administrative support during budget preparation.
• Participate in quarterly forecasting and annual budgets preparation.

About Fox Agency:

Fox Agency is an integrated agency for global B2B tech brands with offices in London, Leeds, New York and Düsseldorf.

From insight to implementation, we use creativity in everything we do to excite somebody and make a difference in something - awareness, sentiment, engagement, and demand. We call this creating opportunity.

When we say 'global B2B tech brands' we mean brands with a global footprint (or game-plan) and an ambition to change their world - including leaders in SaaS, fintech, telco & IoT, Cloud, IT & cyber security, electronics, AI and transformation, industry 4.0, and automotive.

We believe in creating the best possible environment for good people to thrive. Respect, wellbeing and accountability are at the heart of all we do, and we are proud to be recognised as one of Campaign's Best Places To Work. This year we have deepened our commitment to sustainability - we have recently become a B Corp Certified business and are now on a journey towards Net Zero by 2030.

The good stuff:

In addition to working across global B2B technology brands, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• An inclusive culture - We have a clear vision of what a great place to work should feel like - including clear values (that we try to stick to!)
• Vibrant office spaces (that are dog-friendly too!)
• Salary - Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme - Automatically enrolled after 3 months of service
• Profit Share - A company-wide profit share scheme
• Holidays - 25 days holiday (that grows with service) + Christmas close-down, the ability to buy, sell, and carry over holiday allowance - maximum of 3 days every year!
• Birthday's off, including £100 towards a Milestone Birthday Meal
• Workplace Wellbeing - A raft of initiatives for employee health and wellbeing - including private health insurance, monthly wellbeing allowance, cycle to work scheme, free eye test voucher from Specsavers, and more!
• Inspiring agency-wide lunch and learns that span from industry leaders to experts in neurodiversity, sustainability, and diversity to name a few!
• Employment Assistance Programme - Available 24/7
• Enhanced Family Friendly Scheme -including maternity, partner, and adoption leave
• Life Insurance
• Individual training and development allowance
• £50 Book Allowance
• £1,000 bonus for referring new recruits
• Quarterly socials, epic summer parties, monthly Friday Teams socials for chats, quizzes, games, and drinks (with prizes to be won!)
• Paid Volunteer Day - take one paid day per year to support a charity of your choice
• Wagestream - a finance wellbeing app providing financial support at the touch of a button
• Tech Events - Opportunity to travel to global tech events!

Recruitment Process:

• Apply via Fox Agency's website
• Applications will be reviewed against the requirements of the role
• Stage 1 - Screening call done via Teams with the Talent Acquisition Manager
• Stage 2 - Interview via Teams with the Finance Manager and Talent Acquisition Manager
• Stage 3 - Task & final interview with the Finance Manager and Head of People

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

At Fox Agency we are a dedicated team committed to bringing a positive workplace culture to all we do. We know our people will be inspired to perform their best if they feel trusted, valued and safe. It's why we're big on empowerment, flexible working and equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity and expression, or veteran status.

If you need any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact alice.p@fox.agency