Commercial Finance Analyst Job at Jellyfish (London)

Commercial Finance Analyst

Jellyfish

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Commercial Finance Analyst acts as a true business partner to client management and integrated production teams, providing financial and commercial support across the lifecycle of client projects across Jellyfish Creative. You will report to the Global Commercial Finance Director for Creative and serve as the bridge between the business and finance across the Creative capability globally - driving revenue accuracy, profitability, and financial hygiene while ensuring all commercial operations align with client contracts and internal policies. This role offers end-to-end ownership of revenue and working capital for a portfolio of clients, empowering you to directly influence financial outcomes and strategic decision-making.

Job Responsibility:

Own end-to-end responsibility for revenue recognition across a portfolio of clients and services
Deliver accurate, timely reporting of client revenue, forecasts, and profitability
Manage client financials including forecasting, receivables, and working capital hygiene
Support monthly close activities, including revenue and net revenue reconciliations
Ensure all costs of sales are accurately recorded, reconciling with Accounts Payable as needed
Partner with Accounts Receivable to maintain accurate billing, revenue, and contract alignment
Maintain ownership of client P&Ls, including profitability and account staffing visibility
Manage financial hygiene across assigned client accounts, including WIP, AR, and deferred/accrued income
Act as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned clients (by Parent Account)
Support client project setup, including contract review and financial documentation
Participate in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with Client Management and Project Management to review: New and open opportunities/pipeline, Active projects, delivery status, project reconciliations, Forecasts, provisions, and actuals
Review client fee proposals and assist with billing and fee structures
Support production kick-off meetings to ensure client funding and supplier payments are aligned
Approve projects in Salesforce in line with contractual and commercial details
Work with FP&A to support reporting of client revenue and net revenue on a monthly basis
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis, reports, and insights for business leads and the wider finance function

Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commercial awareness
Proactive and hands-on with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, with strong data manipulation and reporting skills
Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and influencing key stakeholders
Driven and motivated, with a delivery-focused mindset
2–4 years of experience in a similar commercial or client finance role
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice to have:

Experience in Commercial Finance within a creative, media, advertising, or digital agency environment
Working knowledge of revenue recognition, billing operations, and agency finance systems
Familiarity with Google Workspace, Salesforce, Encodify and Microsoft Office is a plus
Studying towards or keen to pursue a professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)

What we offer:

Eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme
Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm with flexible working hours
Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 30, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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