Finance Controller

Pubitygroup; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company in London is seeking a Finance Controller for a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential to extend. This role involves ownership of financial reporting and compliance while driving process automation initiatives. You will be responsible for managing multi-currency operations, overseeing payroll, and ensuring compliance with international financial standards. The ideal candidate is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with experience in fast-paced environments and proficiency in accounting systems. A hybrid working model is available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Study support for CPD and training

Collaborative culture in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and IFRS compliance.
• Strong attention to detail in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for UK and US entities.
• Lead month-end close processes and produce management commentary.
• Manage outsourced payroll and ensure compliance with UK VAT.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Process automation

Multi-currency operations

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Tools

Navision

Sage Intacct

Job description

Finance Controller

Location: London, UK (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (6 months with potential to extend)

Note: This role is to start in the next 2 weeks - being immediately available is preferred

About Pubity Group

Pubity Group is the largest Gen Z social publisher in the world, with an organic audience of over 150 million people spanning 20 different communities across the globe, reaching 1.6bn monthly users. Whether it's entertaining and inspiring on Pubity, driving meme culture on Memezar or delighting animal lovers on Pubity Pets, we deliver joy into newsfeeds worldwide.

As a leader in the digital landscape, we partner with some of the world's most-loved brands such as Meta, Subway, Mr Beast, Warner Bros, and Fortnite to create impactful campaigns that resonate deeply with our audiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our high-performing finance function at a pivotal stage of growth. You'll take full ownership of financial reporting, compliance, and controls while driving automation and efficiency across the department.

You'll receive a structured handover from the departing Head of Finance, stepping into an established finance function with clear processes and systems.

Role Overview

We're looking for a proactive, technically strong Finance Manager / Financial Controller who is passionate about process automation and the use of AI in finance. You'll deliver accurate, timely reporting, ensure compliance with IFRS, manage outsourced payroll and US accountants, and play a key role in strategic financial planning.

You'll be hands‑on with month‑end, year‑end, cash flow management, and systems optimisation, ensuring Pubity's finance function can scale efficiently in the UK, US, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Prepare monthly management accounts for UK and US entities, including group consolidation.
• Lead the month‑end close process, including posting journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform detailed P&L variance analysis and produce management commentary.
• Prepare departmental P&Ls and project profitability analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset and intangible asset registers, including depreciation and amortisation schedules.
• Manage revenue recognition across five revenue streams (Brand Partnerships, Monetisation, Creator Partnerships, Clipping, Programmatic) ensuring compliance with IFRS 15.
• Oversee accruals management.
• Reconcile intercompany balances between UK and US entities.

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Submit PAYE/NI returns and manage annual PSA submissions.
• Prepare annual P11D reporting for benefits in kind.
• Manage outsourced UK payroll provider, ensuring accuracy of submissions and reconciling monthly.
• Liaise with and manage external US accountants to ensure compliance with US federal and state tax requirements.
• Manage corporation tax reconciliations and support tax return preparation.
• Prepare year‑end statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Liaise with external auditors and coordinate audit requirements.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Prepare monthly cash position reports and maintain rolling 13‑week cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee payment runs, approvals, and working capital management.
• Manage FX exposure and currency hedging strategy.
• Optimise treasury management to maximise returns on cash reserves.
• Monitor cash runway and provide scenario analysis to support decision‑making.

Systems Implementation & Automation

• Lead the implementation of a new accounting system, including data migration, testing, and user training.
• Drive finance automation initiatives, including AI‑driven reporting, reconciliation tools, and data capture.
• Integrate accounting system with other business platforms for improved data flow and profitability tracking.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.

Strategic Finance Support

• Provide financial insight for decision‑making, budgeting, and quarterly reforecasts.
• Support headcount planning and own the hiring pipeline tracker, unlocking new hires based on cash runway and revenue milestones.
• Partner with operational teams to monitor project budgets, track spending, and analyse profitability and margins.
• Support financial due diligence for new markets, partnerships, or acquisitions.
• Conduct cost control initiatives, including subscription audits and overhead monitoring.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis to support leadership decisions.
• Support international expansion initiatives with financial planning and compliance guidance.

Team Development

• Mentor and develop the Finance Assistant, delegating appropriate tasks and providing training.
• Build knowledge transfer documentation and establish standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with the Fractional CFO on finance strategy and team development.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 2-4 years post‑qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS (particularly IFRS 15 revenue recognition) and statutory reporting.
• Proven experience preparing management accounts and leading month‑end close processes.
• Skilled in balance sheet reconciliations, accruals management and financial analysis.
• Experience with multi‑entity or group accounting (UK/international).
• Confident managing multi‑currency operations and FX exposure.
• Demonstrated interest in automation, AI or digital transformation in finance.
• Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel to an advanced level.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communicator, comfortable engaging with non‑finance stakeholders and presenting financial information clearly.
• Self‑starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with a small team.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in a high‑growth, media, digital or creative agency environment.
• Knowledge of UK VAT, payroll and cross‑border tax compliance (UK/US preferred).
• Experience with Navision or Sage Intacct.
• Exposure to finance system migrations, automation tools or AI‑powered workflows.
• Experience preparing for or supporting external audits.
• Understanding of revenue recognition for digital media.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape finance processes and build a high‑performing team in a fast‑growing, global business.
• 6‑month fixed term contract with strong potential for extension or conversion to permanent role.
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility to support work‑life balance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Clear progression pathway as the business scales.
• Structured handover and onboarding from experienced Head of Finance.
• Study support for relevant CPD and technical training.
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge finance technology and automation tools.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture in a fast‑paced digital media environment.