Financial Controller

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is seeking a Financial Controller for a 6-month interim contract in Central London. The role involves overseeing financial controls, managing risks, and leading a finance team. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with extensive experience in financial governance and proven leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and reviewing financial control frameworks.
• Strong background in audit or financial governance.
• Proven leadership skills managing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial controls across international operations.
• Manage financial control risks and issues.
• Coordinate international site visits for financial assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Governance

Risk Management

Audit

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Venn Group is delighted to be working with a globally recognised broadcasting organisationto recruit a Financial Controller for a 6 month interim contract. This role involves leading a team of finance professionals, managing risk and control frameworks, liaising with UK and international auditors, and managing a programme of international site visits to review financial controls.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of financial controls across international operations to ensure compliance and operational integrity
• Manage the identification, escalation, and resolution of financial control risks and issues, ensuring timely and effective mitigation strategies
• Coordinate and lead international site visits to assess financial control environments, conduct audit and oversight programmes, and produce detailed review reports
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, and conduct regular remote oversight meetings with international offices to review financial control documentation and evidence
• Support organisational risk management processes, working closely with senior leadership and central financial control teams
• Drive improvements in financial systems and processes, including accounting platforms, to enhance automation and control effectiveness
• Contribute to strategic finance initiatives, including the setup and transformation of international entities and the approval of financial policies, delegated authorities, and best practice templates
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, compliance, and continuous improvement

Ideal candidate profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in designing, operating, and reviewing financial control frameworks
• Strong background in audit or financial governance, including risk oversight
• Proven leadership skills, including managing and developing finance teams

Agency reference number: J88636

Location: Central London

Duration: 6 months, subject to further extension

Pay rate: £400-425 per day (paid via an Umbrella company)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.