Head of Financial Reporting

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish, a company within The Brandtech Group, is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers.

The Brandtech Group is the world’s #1 digital only marketing services group with revenues in excess of $1 Billion. Present in more than 40 countries, working with 8 of the top 10 biggest advertisers in the world and 49 out of 100 biggest advertisers.

With a BAFTA, an Emmy, a world-changing idea, recognized by Fast Company as one of the world's most innovative companies; CB Insights has named The Brandtech Group as one of the world's most valuable Unicorns.

Founded in June 2015 (as You & Mr Jones, renamed The Brandtech Group in January 2022) by former Havas Global CEO David Jones, the group's ambition is to be the best company in the world at helping global brands drive growth by connecting content, data and media in real time, using technology.

The group is the largest global digital content partner for many of the world's biggest brands and companies, often using its unique in-housing model. Clients include Apple, Adidas, Danone, Intuit, LVMH, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Reckitt, Renault-Nissan, PayPal, TikTok and Unilever. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will create impact within our global Finance Team. You'll lead the Group’s global financial reporting, statutory compliance and audit processes, managing a small team of three Accounting Managers, and providing technical guidance to the wider team to ensure timely and accurate financial statements across all our jurisdictions.

Please note that this role is initially offered as a one-year fixed-term position. You will have the opportunity to shape ways of working, contribute to process and system improvements, and collaborate with finance colleagues as part of a supportive and forward-thinking team culture.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Lead and oversee the preparation of the Group’s financial statements and statutory accounts across the UK and international jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and all regulatory deadlines.

• Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group, acting as the primary liaison with The Brandtech Group technical accounting team and CFO, and supporting complex accounting areas, policy applications, and fixed asset accounting (capitalisation, impairments, and valuations).

• Act as the primary liaison with the Group Tax Function, providing information as requested for the external tax advisors and ensuring local markets are performing a first line review of tax returns, supporting with tax queries, maintaining schedules of tax charges, accruals and payments, supporting indirect tax compliance (VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other local filings), and calculating quarterly transfer pricing charges.

• Lead the year-end audit process, managing relationships with external auditors across the Group, coordinating deliverables, reviewing local accounts for accuracy, ensuring consistency across jurisdictions, and overseeing SOX and Internal Controls documentation.

• Provide accounting and reporting support for corporate projects.

• Lead and develop a team of Accounting Managers, setting clear priorities, providing guidance, and driving improvements to financial reporting processes, documentation, and controls to increase efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CA qualification, or equivalent.

• Over 5 years of post-qualification experience in preparing and reviewing group consolidated financial statements, managing audits across multiple jurisdictions, and coordinating with external advisors in a multinational, matrix-structured organisation.

• Experience working with tax teams on direct and indirect coordination.

• Technical expertise in IFRS, with knowledge of UK and USA Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills for complex reconciliations and data analysis.

• Track record in leading and developing accounting professionals, including setting clear objectives, providing direction and support, and monitoring progress.

• You're skilled at influencing and engaging senior stakeholders through clear communication.

• When faced with a problem, you're good at adapting strategies and plans, and evaluate different options to find practical solutions.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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