Financial Controller

Mature Accountants Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established player in the media and entertainment industry is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance function. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial strategies and mentor a dedicated team. With a strong focus on cash flow management, you will oversee the preparation of management accounts and statutory accounts while driving process improvements. The company values a supportive culture and offers flexibility, allowing you to work from home three days a week. If you are passionate about finance and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial controllership with cash flow oversight.
• Experience in managing royalties across various media sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management accounts and ensure smooth month-end processes.
• Lead a team of 6 while reporting to the Finance Director.

Skills

Financial Controllership

Cash Flow Management

Royalty Processing

Budgeting

Statutory Accounts Preparation

Process Improvement

Team Management

Education

Fully qualified (ACCA / ACA / ICAS / ICAEW)

Job description

Financial Controller | Global Media and Entertainment Business | London

Our client is a Private Equity backed scale-up in the media and entertainment space, with a presence in multiple areas such as publishing, entertainment, and media content. They have become a highly reputable and established presence in their space, with turnover exceeding £13 million and headcount at circa 60 and growing. This is a business where there are high levels of autonomy and influence on offer to all team members in the UK and internationally.

Throughout the last 5 years of growth, the business has retained its values-led culture, with a supportive atmosphere alongside a truly dynamic and exciting working environment. Working from modern offices in a central part of London, the company offers flexibility with working from home for 3 days of the week.

The Role:

As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for a range of crucial duties to aid the successful running of the finance function and contribute to the wider business. Duties will also cover line management of a team of 6, while also reporting into a fantastic Finance Director well-known for their mentorship and development skills. The role will require a strong controllership background with experience of having tight control over cash flow.

Duties:

• Ownership of the Management Accounts ensuring smooth month-end procedures.
• Monthly cash flow reporting.
• Take responsibility for accurate royalty processing by the team.
• Monthly board pack production.
• Support with preparation of budgeting and annual forecasting process.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts across group entities.
• Contributing to the cash flow forecasting and budgeting.
• Driving process improvements and efficiencies.
• Lead and take responsibility for annual audit.
• Mentoring junior finance colleagues.
• Ad-Hoc projects to support the Finance Director.

What we need to see (essential):

• Fully qualified (ACCA / ACA / ICAS / ICAEW).
• Experience with Royalties (Publishing, Music, TV, Film, etc.).

What we'd like to see (bonus):

• Background in publishing.

Location: London (2 days in office)

If this is of interest, please get in touch!

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution