Description

CIMA-qualified Finance Manager and Financial Controller with a strong track record leading finance operations and partnering with senior leadership across creative, marketing, and communications networks including Omnicom (DDB Remedy) and WPP (Sudler & Hennessey, Kantar/FinancePlus).

I bring a strategic, commercially focused approach — aligning financial management with business objectives, optimising profitability, and supporting data-driven decision making. Experienced in dynamic, project-based environments, I combine hands-on control with the ability to influence at executive level and drive continuous improvement across processes and reporting.

Skilled at navigating both commercial and Shared Service Centre structures, and accustomed to collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple regions. Adept at simplifying complexity, building clarity around performance, and enabling leadership teams to make confident, informed choices.

Based in London and immediately available for freelance, interim, or contract roles — hybrid or remote — supporting agencies and project-led organisations seeking a strategic, results-driven finance partner.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 10km)

DDB Remedy (Omnicom Group)
Finance Manager and Financial Controller
November 2019 - July 2025 (5 years and 8 months)
W2 6AA, London, England, United Kingdom
Reporting to the UK, Spain and Germany CFO:
• Owned the month-end revenue reporting process (£22M annual revenue), preparing
accrual/deferral journals, and variance analysis to interrogate performance.
• Delivered monthly KPI dashboards in Power BI for senior management, tracking utilisation,
client profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Led monthly review meetings with Management and Executive teams to discuss results and
identify opportunities for improved performance.
• Worked with project managers and client teams to ensure projects were delivered on time,
within budget, and billed in line with contractual terms.
• Managed and mentored outsourced SSC AR and AP teams (10+ staff) to maximise cash flow
through timely client collections and controlled vendor payments.
• Developed and implemented scalable processes, policies, and financial controls to enhance
efficiency and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Collaborated with SSC to deliver balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow forecasts
under tight deadlines, while ensuring timely VAT and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinated with external auditors to deliver annual audits, ensuring full compliance with
relevant regulations and accounting standards.
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc,
UK Management Accountant (FTC)
May 2019 - August 2019 (3 months)
WC1B 3DP, London, England, United Kingdom
• Oversaw UK P&L and £30M+ overheads, analysis and control for the CFO.
• Presented monthly results to the CFO and senior leadership in IT, Facilities, and Production.
• Prepared and posted payroll, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation journals each month.
• Completed balance sheet reconciliations, resolving mis postings and reducing risks.
• Strengthened financial controls through improved reporting and variance analysis.
Foster + Partners,
Finance Manager (FTC)
June 2018 - March 2019 (9 months)
SW11 4AN, London, England, United Kingdom
• Oversaw £25M+ UK operating expenses, P&L analysis for decisions.
• Partnered with budget holders to review performance and optimise decision-making.
• Led budget preparation and presentation to the Managing Partner.
• Strengthened balance sheet controls, identifying risks early and resolving issues.
• Prepared VAT returns and streamlined processes achieving compliance with MTD.
• Guided and mentored four Accounts Payable Assistants, enhancing team capability.