Job Description

We are Thirst

We're not anyone's agency. We are strategic & creative partners to the best and most ambitious beverage brands in the world. And we do things differently: the quality of thinking we provide. Our upfront investment in strategy. Our genuinely global team chosen for their expertise rather than their locations. And our proactive approach to developing and delivering the creative solutions you need. It all ensures we can produce consistently amazing work that sells, whatever the channel.

We've got offices in New York and Glasgow, people all over the world, and a team that likes to play nice and push themselves. Never to the limits of mental or physical exhaustion (we're building a different kind of culture here) but to the edge of their professional comfort zones. We're always challenging both ourselves and the brands we work with to do better, go bigger, and be bolder.

We're looking for a Finance Manager / Financial Controller (Hybrid role) to own the finance function end-to-end. This role blends hands-on financial control with commercial partnering: you'll ensure our finances are rock solid, reporting is accurate and insightful, and leadership has the data needed to make bold, confident decisions.

You'll report directly to the Managing Director, working closely with the senior team as a trusted partner. This is a rare chance to step beyond "back-office finance" and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a creative agency with global ambitions.

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Control and Operations

Own day-to-day finance processes (AP/AR, payroll, expenses, reconciliations, cashflow) Lead the month-end process, including revenue and cost recognition, accruals/deferrals, and balance sheet reviews Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, payments, and collections Manage cashflow monitoring, forecasting, and problem-solving Oversee payment runs and banking processes Maintain compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and payroll taxes Support preparation of statutory accounts and ensure all reporting deadlines are met

Commercial Finance and Insight

Partner with the MD and leadership team, providing financial insight that drives strategic decision-making Build and maintain live reporting dashboards: budgets vs. actuals, client/project profitability, variance analysis and performance against key agency metrics Support commercial planning: resource allocation, project budgets, and cost tracking. Lead forecasting and annual budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with growth targets Develop financial models to evaluate scenarios (new hires, new markets, investment decisions) Provide proactive recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency Manage foreign exchange and international finance operations, ensuring optimal structures across two offices

Commercial

Regularly review and improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools Introduce best practices for financial management suited to a scaling creative agency Act as the agency's "financial conscience" -- ensuring we invest wisely, manage costs effectively, and maintain control as we grow

Requirements:

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Controller, or hybrid role, ideally within a creative, design, or professional services agency Experience managing P&Ls across multiple offices highly valued Strong analytical skills: able to turn numbers into actionable insight Commercial mindset: more than reporting -- you challenge assumptions and drive smarter decisions Proficiency with Xero and strong Excel/Google Sheets modelling skills Excellent communicator, confident working closely with senior leadership Organised, detail-driven, and proactive - you don't just report the numbers, you make them work harder for the business

What we offer:

Competitive salary (45,000-65,000 DOE) + benefits Hybrid working (2 days in the Glasgow office, 3 days at home) Contributory pension Enhanced annual leave entitlement of 36 days Enhanced family leave policies Private health care Access to our external coaching platform Sanctus Coaching Bonus of 1000 for each successful staff recruitment referral A pivotal role in a fast-growing, ambitious agency

How to apply:

Email work@thirstcraft.com with your CV and covering letter please. In your cover letter, please include why you believe you are the right person for this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

We would also appreciate you answering the following questions in the covering letter:

Tell us about a time you implemented financial reporting or analysis that directly influenced leadership decisions. What was the impact? If we asked you to give us live visibility on client and project profitability, how would you approach it? What role should finance play in a creative agency that wants to scale internationally? How would you see yourself contributing?
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G2