Controller at United Media

United Media; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media company in London seeks a Controller who will take ownership of finances and play a key role in building portfolio companies. The role offers operational experience in a start-up environment, direct collaboration with CEOs, and unlimited growth potential.

Benefits

Unlimited growth potential

Operational experience in a start-up

Close collaboration with CEOs

Qualifications

• More than two years of experience from a Big Four firm.
• Experience as CFO, Head of Finance, or Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Preparing annual budgets for effective financial planning.
• Providing weekly cash flow updates.
• Conducting monthly P&L and cash flow analyses.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Cost Optimization

Leadership

Education

Accounting Background

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with young, motivated and extremely driven people? And are you curious or passionate about finance? If so, you might be our Controller.

About us

United Media focuses on building large-scale industry media and conference products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, retail, etc. As of today, we have organically launched 8 media companies and acquired one (Insurtech Insights, Presidents Summit, Private Equity Insights, HRtechX, CFO insights, Retail Insights, and SetSales).

What we offer you

As our Controller, you will have the unique opportunity to be a key player in building one of our portfolio companies. We will entrust you with ownership of our finances, constantly pushing you out of your comfort zone. You’ll work out of our HQ in London, and to support your growth, we offer:

• An opportunity to gain operational experience in a start-up or scale-up environment where your work and results are highly tangible and impactful.
• The chance to work closely with one of our CEOs on finances and budgets, report to investors monthly, and participate in board meetings.
• Unlimited growth potential within our company—our strong track record of promoting internally reflects this belief.

Your responsibilities

Your responsibilities will vary, but some key tasks include:

• Preparing annual budgets for effective financial planning.
• Providing weekly cash flow updates.
• Conducting monthly P&L and cash flow analyses for comprehensive financial insights.
• Evaluating and implementing cost optimization initiatives.
• Reviewing intercompany and external loans to ensure financial health.
• Supporting sales and operations teams.
• Leading working capital management.
• Managing financial planning for Human Resources.

What we expect from you

You should possess an exceptional work ethic with a high sense of urgency, relentless drive, and a desire to excel. Ownership, proactivity, and follow-through are essential. Humility and a shared passion for building and executing new businesses are also valued. Additionally, we expect that you have:

• An accounting background, ideally with more than two years of experience from a Big Four firm.
• Experience as a CFO, Head of Finance, or Finance Director in a small or medium-sized business.
• A UK work permit.
• Experience in the media and conferences industry is preferred but not mandatory.

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