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Role Summary: The Finance Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial health of the advertising agency, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective cash-flow management. This role partners closely with account management, media, and leadership teams to support project profitability, client billing, and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced agency environment.Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards Manage general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Provide financial insights and performance reports to senior management Client Billing & Revenue Control Oversee client billing for retainers, projects, and media spend Ensure timely and accurate invoicing aligned with client contracts and scopes of work Monitor WIP (Work in Progress), revenue recognition, and project profitability Manage accounts receivable and follow up on overdue payments Cost Control & Profitability Track job costing, utilization rates, and gross margins by client and project Partner with account teams to improve cost control and profitability Monitor operating expenses and recommend cost-optimization strategies Media & Vendor Management Oversee financial controls related to media buying and third-party vendors Ensure timely payment of media vendors and suppliers Reconcile media costs against client billings and media reports Cash Flow & Treasury Manage cash-flow forecasting and working capital Oversee bank accounts, payments, and fund transfers Ensure adequate liquidity to support agency operations Compliance & Controls Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory filings, and audits Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banks Maintain and improve internal financial controls and processes Team Leadership & Systems Manage and develop the finance and accounts team Oversee accounting systems, ERP, and finance tools used by the agency Drive process improvements and automation within finance operations Key Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of accounting, project costing, and billing Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities Ability to communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable in a fast-moving creative environment Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field Professional qualification (CA preferred) 10–12 years of finance experience, preferably within an advertising, media, or professional services firm Experience managing teams and working with senior leadership