About us
We spark the imagination Changing the way people think, feel and act
Overview
Imagination is a global experience design company, founded on the principle of independent creativity. Our Commercial Finance team is integral to the success of our work. This role will work closely with UK Commercial Directors and Senior Client Team preparing and managing complex client project budgets.
Are you a naturally curious person who thrives on a varied schedule? The role of Commercial Manager at Imagination could be a great opportunity to demonstrate your skills.
We offer hybrid working with 3 in-office days (one of these will need to be in London and the other two in Coventry)
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight and Management of UK WIP
- Working closely with UK Commercial Directors & support with requirements
- Working closely with Senior Client Team in the preparation of client project budgets
- Liaise with project team members to ensure that all client budgets are up-to-date and registered correctly in Maconomy.
- Monitor and advise the Project Managers of projects financial ‘health’ and the overall Work-In-Progress status.
- Management of jobs within Maconomy – ensuring the correct status and availability to register cost & time entries
- Undertake an efficient client project reconciliation process working with the project teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Preparation of client budget reconciliations for ‘final’ review with the Commercial Director.
- Project revenue forecasting and reporting-
- Management of commercials for individual Clients as required
- Work closely with the Commercial Director to ensure that all financial matters are up to date and presented in a clear and concise way.
- Schedule regular WIP review meetings with Commercial Director and advise of any projects that require action or additional management input
- Management and mentoring of Commercial Finance Analysts to support their development in the team
- Preparation of ad-hoc project financial information as requested by UK Commercial Directors
- Prepare management information and analyses where requested.
- Provide support on Maconomy to Account team members and other non-finance employees.
- Accurate and timely monthly posting of revenue into Maconomy
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Are you a problem solver? Are you able to work through the WIP? Do you thrive on finding resolutions?
- Experience working within the Commercial side of the finance team
- Agency experience
- WIP experience
- Excellent communication with non-finance professionals
- Project revenue forecasting and reporting
- Experience with forecasting and reconciliations
- Be able to complete large scale reconciliations
- Excellent attention to detail
- Desire to investigate and analyse the WIP
- Ability to explain complex financial information to non-finance teams
Benefits
Wellness
- Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
- Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
- Help at hand EAP
- In-Office Gym (London office only)
- Life Insurance 4 x salary
- Health Assessment (BUPA)
- Dedicated DE&I Board
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- Birthday day off and gift
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Generous Family Leave policies with New Parent Coaching & Support
- Various learning & development platforms for e-learning
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Cycle scheme
- Discounted Private Dental
- Income Protection (Employee)
- Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
- Home technology tax free loan
Perks
- Hybrid Working (3 office days)
- Company socials
- Pet friendly office
- Lunch & Learns
- Wellness webinars
- Educational webinars
- Subsidised Cafe (London office only)
WHAT MAKES US, US
DE&I
Imagination believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just words, and more than a legal framework or a moral obligation – they are guiding principles that, when acted upon, make us stronger, more innovative and more creative as an organisation.
We commit to not only significantly increasing our efforts to effect change today, but also to ensure that our efforts will be sustained for the long-term.
To support us on this journey we have appointed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board to help shape our plans to bring about positive change, to help us learn and keep us all moving forward together.
We believe the responsibility for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace ultimately rests with all of us.
We believe that all employees should feel a sense of belonging at Imagination – regardless of their race, religion or belief, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or background.
We believe racism has no place within our workplace or our work culture and we reject all forms of hatred, prejudice, intolerance and discrimination.
We believe that Black Lives Matter and it is our expectation that all employees become actively committed to making unbiased choices and are anti-racist in everything they do. Our Imagination community must share and live these beliefs, as diversity makes us stronger.
Our priority is humanity and our efforts towards a more diverse, more equitable and more inclusive workplace are never done.
Application
If you are not a perfect fit for the description above, please feel free to make a case for why you’re the right person for the job.
Send us a cover letter and state why you think we should consider you.
Talent comes in all forms and we want to encourage applications from as many different backgrounds as possible.