Commercial Finance Director | Marketing

CompanyGoodman Masson

LocationGreater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Posted At3/12/2026

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Financial managers and directors

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Description

Commercial FD/Senior Commercial Manager | Media Agency | £80,000 to £90,000 + package | Bristol - Hybrid

Goodman Masson are currently supporting a global marketing and advertising agency on their search for a new Senior Commercial finance leader to join its growing Bristol office (hybrid working). Partnering with top tier global brands, the agency has built a reputation for creativity, commercial excellence and a genuinely high performing culture.

This is a pivotal leadership role sitting at the centre of the agency’s commercial decision making. You will partner with Executive and Regional Leadership to drive profitability, influence strategy and ensure robust financial governance across major client portfolios.

You will also play a key leadership role in ongoing transformation initiatives, helping shape commercial frameworks, pricing strategy and performance management across markets.

Key responsibilities:

Act as senior commercial finance lead for key client portfolios and regional markets
Partner with Executive Leadership to shape strategy and drive margin improvement
Lead agency wide budgeting, forecasting and long range planning

Manage a team who deliver month end management accounts

Oversee client profitability, pricing models and commercial risk management

Lead and support complex client fee and contract negotiations

Provide strategic oversight on new business pitches and commercial proposals

Act as primary commercial contact for regional leads and global stakeholders

Approve significant commercial initiatives across markets

Support the CFO in delivering strategic, financial and operational objectives

Mentor and develop junior commercial finance team members

The ideal candidate:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Proven senior commercial finance experience within a media or marketing agency environment, but not a requirement
An understanding of agency commercial models, revenue recognition and client profitability
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance commercial opportunity and risk
Very strong finance business partner and strong financial modelling skills

This is a standout opportunity for a commercially astute finance leader who wants genuine influence, visibility and progression within a high performing, people focused agency.

If this sounds of interest, please apply for full details.

Commercial FD/Senior Commercial Manager | Media Agency | £80,000 to £90,000 + package | Bristol - Hybrid