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Brainlabs has always been a culture-first company. In fact, from the very beginnings of the agency a set of shared principles, philosophies and values was documented in The Brainlabs Handbook, helping us create our unique culture.
As with everything here we always seek to adapt and improve so The Brainlabs Handbook has been fine-tuned to become The Brainlabs Culture Code.
This Culture Code consists of 12 codes that talk to what it means to be a Brainlabber. It’s a joint commitment to continuous development and creating a company that we can all be proud of, where Brainlabbers can turn up to do great work, make great friends and win together.
Role type: Full Time
Team: Finance, EMEA Region
Reporting to: UK Financial Controller
Location: Old Street, 2 days in office.
What's the role
As an member of the Finance team, you are accountable for ensuring accuracy of revenue reporting. You’ll work by partnering with our client teams ensuring completeness of data .
So, tell me about the company
Brainlabs is culture-first. You’ve probably heard other companies describe themselves as people, clients, or profit first – but we see people, clients and profit as the building blocks of our ecosystem. Culture powers all three and we know that when the ecosystem is balanced, we all win! That's why the culture we cultivate is a culture of winning together.
To learn more about what it’s like to be a Brainlabber, check out our culture code.
What you do
This role goes beyond traditional influencer project accounting. As we integrate new systems, this position will evolve over the next 18 months. Initially focused on influencer projects, it will expand to include broader revenue and business partnering responsibilities.
Revenue recognition:
- Review and approve invoicing with client partners & global finance teams (GFCC).
- Conduct contract reviews, ensuring compliance and clarity.
- Monitor internal systems to ensure campaigns have complete and accurate data, staying aligned with business objectives.
- Chase POs to ensure campaigns are invoiced before they begin
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition based on SOWs,, including managing accrued and deferred income in line with global accounting policies.
- Reconcile WIP, accruals, and campaign third-party costs.
- Oversee cross-charging of third-party costs across territories for accurate reporting.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations related to campaigns.
- Manage AR and credit control for timely receivables and credit risk management.
- Handle month-end revenue reporting and ensure compliance with finance controls.
- Initially focused on influencer campaigns, expanding into broader finance responsibilities.
Commercial Support:
- Partner with FP&A to support revenue forecasting
- Collaborate with AP to manage high-volume vendor payments.
- Support client campaigns, review SOWs, and assist with commercial decisions
Ad-hoc:
- Audit Support
- Process integration & Improvement
Who you are
- Self-starter: Motivated to meet reporting deadlines, proactive, resourceful, and able to take initiative.
- Organized: Strong organizational skills, capable of prioritizing tasks to ensure timely and accurate financial report delivery.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Skilled in interpreting financial data, spotting trends, and ensuring accuracy in reporting.
- Problem Solver: Able to identify challenges and craft innovative solutions to financial and operational issues.
- Adaptable: Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong Communicator: Clear and effective communicator with both internal and external teams.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets with a willingness to learn new technology platforms.
- Professionally Qualified or Studying: Holding or actively pursuing an accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) to demonstrate technical expertise.
- Value-Aligned: Demonstrates alignment with our company values and culture.
How you succeed
- Timely Delivery: You meet all reporting deadlines and ensure financial processes are completed with accuracy and efficiency.
- Comprehensive Insight: You maintain a broad view of financial operations, anticipating opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Relationship Building: You build strong relationships with internal and external teams to facilitate smooth operations.
- Problem Solver: You approach challenges proactively, identifying solutions to financial and operational issues while continuously improving processes.
- Adaptable: You provide flexibility and are able to evolve with the role as it expands into broader business responsibilities.
- Cultural Alignment: You will be evaluated based on how you live our culture code daily, demonstrating an enthusiastic, positive attitude and a willingness to contribute to both the EMEA finance team and the global Finance group as a whole.
What happens next
We know searching for a job is tough and that you want to find the best career and employer for you. We also want to ensure that this position is the best fit for both you and us. Therefore, you will participate in a comprehensive interview process that includes skills interviews with our team. The goal of this process is to allow you to get to know us as we learn more about you.
Brainlabs actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities.
Thank you for your interest in Brainlabs! We look forward to getting to know you!
What happens next?
We know searching for a job is tough and that you want to find the best career and employer for you. We also want to ensure that this position is the best fit for both you and us. Therefore, you will participate in a comprehensive interview process that includes skills interviews with our team. The goal of this process is to allow you to get to know us as we learn more about you.
Brainlabs actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace: we are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the application process, please let us know!
Please note that we will never ask you to transfer cash or make any other payment to us in order to apply for a role or to work for Brainlabs. Any such asks are fraudulent and should be reported to the appropriate authorities in your area.
