Finance Manager at Storm Ideas

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Analysis, Cash Flow Optimisation, Commercial Decision Support, Finance Systems Building, Cash Flow Management, Forecasting, Management Accounts Preparation, Automation Implementation, AI Tools Utilization, Process Documentation, Financial Strategy, Tax Efficiency, Scenario Modeling, Internal Controls Development, Stakeholder Communication, Commercial Instinct

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

🇬🇧 Up to £65,000 per year, on a full time permanent contract 🌎 Edinburgh office or fully remote working from anywhere in the UK! 🏖 33 Days Paid Leave and Benefits ✨ Working with globally recognisable brands in US Entertainment 💻 High-end, fast computer 💡 All the latest software and productivity tools you’ll need Who We Are We have two distinct businesses (but with unified processes), which means real variety in the finance function: We’re 200+ people, remote-first, and we operate with startup pace backed by established-company stability. We adopt new tools and ways of working proactively — including AI across the business — and we expect every function to pull its weight there. Finance is no exception. Storm Ideas is a forward-thinking media agency, founded in 2008, working with globally recognised clients across the US TV and entertainment industry. We produce content at scale, deliver operational services, and sit at the intersection of media, technology, and creativity. Storyteller is our fast-growing SaaS business, enabling companies (think major global sports brands) to integrate Stories into their owned and operated platforms. This brings a different financial profile, product economics and growth-stage dynamics. It’s a rare combination that keeps the work interesting and develops a broader skill set than a single-entity role. Embracing Future-Facing Technology The finance function is changing fast. AI and automation are absorbing the routine work — reconciliations, variance analysis, management account prep — that used to fill most of a finance team’s week. We’re not looking for someone who sees that as a threat. We want someone who sees it as an opportunity to spend their time on work that actually moves the business forward: strategic analysis, cash flow optimisation, commercial decision support, and building finance systems that scale without headcount. You’ll own the entire finance function across two businesses — a 200+ person media agency with major US entertainment clients and a fast-growing sports focused SaaS platform. You’ll work independently, move quickly, and be expected to automate yourself out of the mundane so you can focus on what matters (this part is key). Importantly, you won’t be alone – you'll be supported by 2 experienced Finance team members, with some assistance also from our Client Services team. What You’ll Make Happen Strategic Finance & Decision Support Surface and give leadership the numbers they need without waiting for month-end Create actionable analysis for the board — not slide decks full of backward-looking charts, but forward-looking insight that drives decisions Own financial strategy with a focus on tax efficiency and long-term fiscal planning Model scenarios for business decisions: new hires, different growth outcomes, client profitability Core Finance Operations Ownership of cash flow management and forecasting Manage day-to-day accounting: billing, AP, AR, cost accounting. But the expectation is that you’re automating the repetitive elements, not drowning in them Lead management accounts preparation and ensure reporting accuracy at all times Develop finance policies, internal controls, and compliance that are lean and proportionate to our scale Automation, AI & Systems Identify and implement automation across finance workflows — we expect you to be proactively eliminating manual processes, not maintaining them Use AI tools (LLMs, skills, automation platforms) to accelerate reporting, analysis, and routine finance tasks Build scalable, documented processes that don’t depend on you being in the loop for every step Your Expertise ACA/ACCA qualified with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience Proven ability to work independently and own outcomes — you don’t wait for instructions Comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders and presenting financial analysis to non-finance audiences Demonstrable experience automating or significantly improving finance processes (not just identifying problems — fixing them) Genuine, active engagement with AI and automation tools — we’ll ask you about this in the interview Strong commercial instinct: you understand that finance exists to support business decisions, not to produce reports for the sake of it Ability and aptitude to build basic automations or AI workflows Nice to haves Experience in a media agency, start up or tech company Experience with high-growth or scaling businesses where processes were being built, optimised and automated, not just maintained WHAT WE’RE NOT LOOKING FOR If you see AI as a fad, prefer manual processes because “that’s how it’s always been done,” or believe the finance function’s primary value is producing retrospective reports — this isn’t the right fit. We need someone who wants to build the future of this function and is genuinely excited by that, not to preserve the past. What It’s Like to Work Here Cutting-Edge Tools & Tech Work with the latest hardware and software—Windows or Mac—so you're always set up to succeed. Ideas Welcome, Always We don’t just say we’re open to ideas—we act on them. Your insights can shape how we work across the company. Fast, Agile, Adaptive We move like a start-up but with the backing of a larger team. Quick decisions and a responsive culture are the norm. Incredible Team, Global Reach Join an international crew of 200+ passionate, talented people. We hire for skill, drive, and authenticity—just be yourself. Remote-First & Flexible Fully remote within the UK, or join us in the Edinburgh office (if you're nearby). BENEFITS IMMEDIATE BENEFITS 33 days’ holiday High end laptop - macOS or Windows! Top of the range monitors, headphones, keyboard, mouse and gel rests Paid training to further your skills Annual Flu inoculation AFTER 3 MONTHS Up to £700 to spend on a chair, desk or any other necessary workspace equipment to kit out your home office. £750 budget every two years to choose your own mobile phone + monthly mobile contract paid for Enrolment in workplace pension scheme with matched employer contributions Money towards glasses with Specsavers AFTER 1 YEAR Performance driven annual bonus of up to 100% of monthly salary Access to the Cycle to Work scheme RECRUITMENT PROCESS 30-minute introductory call with Ben, Head of Operations Finance exercise (compensated) designed to assess practical skills and approach Final 1-hour interview with Ben and Louise, CEO ---------------------- Privacy Notice We process your personal data for recruitment purposes in line with UK data protection law. AI tools may assist in reviewing applications, but decisions are made by our team. We retain data only as necessary for recruitment and compliance. You can request access or deletion of your data at any time by emailing careers@stormideas.com.

Responsibilities

The role involves owning the entire finance function across two distinct businesses, focusing heavily on strategic analysis, decision support, and long-term fiscal planning rather than routine tasks. Key duties include owning cash flow management, leading management accounts preparation, and developing finance policies while proactively automating repetitive elements.