Company: INSITE PUBLIC PRACTICE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £72,000 - £77,000 per annum
Financial Controller - Creative Luxury Fashion Events North West London
£72,000 - £77,000 Full-Time In-Office
Transform Your Finance Career in London's Most Glamorous Industry Ready to leave traditional corporate finance behind? Join London's most innovative luxury fashion events and marketing company, where your financial expertise will shape extraordinary experiences for the world's most prestigious brands.
We're seeking a creative-minded Financial Controller who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments - perfect for ambitious professionals from marketing agencies or media companies looking to leverage their commercial acumen in a senior finance role.
Why This Role Will Excite You: - High-Impact Creative Environment: Work directly with cutting-edge luxury brands creating unforgettable fashion experiences
- Strategic Influence: Lead financial strategy for an acquisitive, rapidly scaling business in London's thriving creative sector
- Fast-Track Progression: Clear pathway to Finance Director in a company experiencing explosive growth
- Premium Client Portfolio: Collaborate on projects with the world's most coveted luxury fashion houses
Perfect For Marketing/Media Professionals Who: - Understand campaign budgets and project-based financial management
- Thrive in creative agencies with tight deadlines and multiple concurrent projects
- Have commercial awareness from working with premium brands and high-value clients
- Excel at stakeholder management - explaining complex concepts to creative teams
- Want career progression beyond the traditional agency structure
Key Responsibilities: - Project-based financial management across multiple luxury fashion campaigns
- Budget optimisation for high-profile events and brand activations
- ROI analysis on creative investments and brand partnerships
- Financial storytelling to creative directors and senior leadership
- M&A support as the company acquires complementary creative businesses
- Team leadership and development in a collaborative, innovative environment
- System modernisation bringing cutting-edge financial technology to creative operations
Essential Requirements: - ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with 3+ years post-qualification experience
- Agency/creative industry experience understanding project lifecycles and campaign budgets
- Advanced Excel & financial modeling skills from managing complex, multi-revenue stream businesses
- Commercial mindset with experience in premium/luxury market sectors
- Marketing agency background with P&L responsibility or budget management preferred
What We Offer: - London's Fashion Capital: Be at the heart of the city's most exclusive creative scene
- Collaborative In-Office Culture: Daily interaction with award-winning creative teams
- Competitive Package: £72,000 - £77,000 plus comprehensive benefits and progression
- Industry Prestige: Work with household-name luxury brands on globally recognised events
- Growth Trajectory: Join during a pivotal expansion phase with genuine Finance Director progression
Location: Kilburn High Road, North West London
