About the Role 

Commercial Accountant - Drive growth and shape the future of our business! 

Join our dynamic Commercial Finance team and play a pivotal role in driving growth across our exciting portfolio of businesses (PR, Advertising, G&I, and Experience). As a Commercial Accountant, you'll be more than just a numbers person; you'll be a strategic partner, working closely with client leads to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and ensure best commercial practice is at the heart of everything we do.

This is a 6 Month Fixed term Contract and a fantastic opportunity to develop your commercial acumen, work with a diverse range of clients, and make a real impact on the success of our UK unit. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation and strives for excellence.

There are several ongoing initiatives within Ogilvy outside of client work that you can choose to get involved in including our culture and social team and our various fantastic ERG groups, created to champion diversity in the industry, our agency and our work. You will discover that we are a very friendly, non-hierarchical, eclectic team, bound together by a desire to do the best work of our lives!

Benefit from a hybrid work model designed to fuel both collaboration and individual productivity. Join us in the iconic Sea Containers office 3 days per week to connect with your team, stay up-to-date on agency developments, participate in brainstorming sessions and engage directly with clients. As we continue to evolve and optimise our collaborative environment, we anticipate increased in-office time in the coming months to further enhance teamwork, learning, and mentorship opportunities.

What you'll Do 

As a Commercial Accountant, you'll be at the forefront of financial decision-making, impacting growth and profitability. You'll:

• Fuel Revenue: Identify and capitalize on revenue opportunities, challenging client leads to maximize growth.
• Optimise Margins: Champion margin improvement initiatives, ensuring financial efficiency across client teams.
• Provide Strategic Insights: Deliver accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and proactive recommendations to drive informed decisions.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain financial integrity by adhering to regulations and promoting best practices.
• Manage Finances: Oversee job management, NWC, and client profitability, ensuring financial health.
• Be a Trusted Partner: Collaborate with client leads and finance teams, providing expert guidance and support.

What You'll Need

• Part-qualified Accountant: Actively pursuing a CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
• Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of business principles and a passion for driving change.
• Self-Motivation: The ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent attention to detail combined with the ability to see the "big picture" from a commercial perspective.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Collaboration: A team player who is approachable, well-organised, and driven to succeed.
• Influence: The ability to work independently, and able to interact with and influence the wider business to put commercial best practice at the heart of their business
• Industry Knowledge: Experience working in the Media industry is a plus, but not essential.
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills are a must.
  
  

Benefits 

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day 
• Bupa Healthcare 
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave 
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm 
• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure 
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership,
• Unmind membership,
• Access to the fantastic EAP 'LifeWorks' tool
• Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year 
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Life Assurance