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Global Project Accountant

Reports To: Chief Commercial Officer
Location: London or Chichester
Level: Manager
Salary: £55k+ Depending on Experience
Contract: Permanent

About Collaborate

Collaborate Global is an independent experiential agency specialising in activations, hospitality, retail, and conferences worldwide. We proudly partner with esteemed brands like eBay, Audi, Aston Martin, and Sky. Our journey began over six years ago with a clear vision: to be respectfully disruptive in our industry while maintaining a people-centric approach.

From our Chichester headquarters, we've not only won an award or two (including Best Open-Air Experience at The Drum Awards and the Campaign Experience Awards!) but have also successfully expanded into new markets, including South Africa and the Middle East, with further growth on the horizon.

Our culture at Collaborate is paramount, recently earning us a spot on The Sunday Times Best Place to Work list. We believe our projects are shaped by the extraordinary people we collaborate with, and our brand experiences reflect the cohesive, creative environment we cultivate as a team.

Role Blueprint

The Global Project Accountant is responsible for oversight, support, and insight into the operations of the business at a grassroots level. This role requires a deep understanding of our commercial model, processes, and project demands, straddling both Finance and Client Experience functions to provide strategic commercial insight.

Sitting at the core of project profitability, utilisation, and cash flow, this role ensures financial and operational efficiency while proactively identifying risks and opportunities. Remote working is encouraged around office time, and due to our industry, travel and varied hours may be required during peak periods.

What our Collaborators have to say:

"Nearly a year and a half into my role, I find myself loving it more each day. This experience has not only enhanced my technical skills but has also significantly boosted my confidence in dealing with people and handling diverse tasks." – Marketing Exec

Key Objectives

• Improve agency profitability at the project level

• Enhance financial insight across Client Experience Hubs

• Optimise cash flow and resource allocation

Responsibilities

• Report on project profitability, utilisation, and cash flow

• Oversee historical reporting and financial forecasting (3-6 months rolling)

• Identify and escalate risks to Hub Leads and the CCO

• Provide commercial counsel on pricing, payments, and resourcing

• Work closely with Procurement to manage workflows and pipelines

• Identify opportunities for commercial growth and efficiency

Key Agency Relationships

• Hub Leaders – serving as their commercial eyes and ears

• Procurement – ensuring cost efficiencies

• Resource Management – monitoring gaps in resources and utilisation

• COO Office – optimising reporting tools

• Finance Team – coordinating month-end board reporting requirements

Experience Wishlist

• CIMA qualified (or equivalent) or qualified by experience

• Proven finance experience, preferably in global operations

• Experience managing teams and financial oversight

• Previous work in a project-based or creative industry (preferable)

• Strong reporting skills, attention to detail, and process-driven mindset

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and meet deadlines under pressure

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Competencies

✅ Analytical Thinking – Able to gather and interpret financial data effectively
✅ Judgment & Decision-Making – Logical, objective, and strategic thinking
✅ Clear Communication – Strong verbal and written skills
✅ Adaptability – Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
✅ Organisation & Time Management – Manages multiple priorities efficiently
✅ Collaboration & Problem-Solving – Works effectively across teams

Benefits

• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

• Paid development day

• Access to personal development coaching

• Annual kick-off trip away

• Paid charity day

• Vibrant and supportive company culture (Sunday Times Best Place to Work: 2024)

• Health Shield Plan

• Performance-Related Reward Scheme

• Career development opportunities and fast-track growth

Daily Adventures

☕ 8:30 AM – Morning preparation and coffee brewing
📊 9:00 AM – Team collaboration & project updates
📈 10:00 AM – Project account reconciliations
🍽️ 12:30 PM – Lunch break (or maybe a run)
📅 1:30 PM – Month-end review with the CCO
💰 3:00 PM – Budget planning for upcoming Festival of Speed
📖 4:00 PM – Research industry insights & trends
📩 5:30 PM – Final emails & wrap-up

Making an Impact

🔹 Alignment with Company Beliefs
Our beliefs are the foundation of our success. You will uphold, embody, and promote these principles daily.

🔹 Collaboration Advocate
Success means working cross-functionally and fostering a team-driven environment, reflecting our belief: We are a team, not a family.

🔹 Creativity Champion
We celebrate innovation, value curiosity over ego, and embrace constructive feedback to enhance our problem-solving approach.

🔹 Effective Communicator
Clear, honest communication is at the heart of everything we do.

🔹 Adaptability & Change Management
We thrive in change, embracing new challenges and opportunities with confidence.

About Collaborate

Collaborate Global is an independent experiential agency specialising in

activations, hospitality, retail, and conferences worldwide. We proudly

partner with esteemed brands like eBay, Audi, Aston Martin, and Sky. Our

journey began over six years ago with a clear vision: to be respectfully

disruptive in our industry while maintaining a people-centric approach. From

our Chichester headquarters, we've not only won an award or two (including

Best Open-Air Experience at The Drum Awards and the Campaign Experience

Awards!), but also successfully expanded into new markets, including South

Africa and the Middle East, with further growth on the horizon.

Our culture at Collaborate is paramount, recently earning us the accolade of

The Sunday Times Best Place To Work List. We believe our projects are

shaped by the extraordinary people we collaborate with, and our brand

experiences reflect the cohesive, creative environment we cultivate as a

team.

The Global Project Accountant is responsible for oversight, support and

insight into the operations of the business at a grass roots level. They will

have a firm understanding of commercial model of the business, the

processes and demands at individual level. They will straddle both Finance

and Client Experience functions, with a physical seat in both camps. They will

be supporting the business Client Experience Hubs with commercial insight

regarding Project Profitability, Client Experience hub utilisation and cash,

while reporting back to finance overall project risks on an ongoing basis.

Collaborate is a unique business in which remote working is encouraged

around office time. Possible travel may be required and varied hours during

busy periods due to our industry.