Financial Controller

SLX; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SLX, based in Avonmouth, Bristol, is seeking a Financial Controller to provide strategic financial leadership and drive the financial strategy across the business. You will ensure timely financial reporting to the CEO and Board, and oversee accounting systems, control environments, and project financial analyses.

You will lead a team, manage budgets, cashflow, and financial planning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support growth and resilience.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate with the CEO and Board.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for Senior Management Team and Board.
• Prepare month end journals and WIP reports using sales pipeline.
• Prepare monthly management P&L, balance sheet, cashflow forecast.
• Analyse margins and other KPIs; identify variances.
• Prepare annual budget and cashflow forecast.
• Monitor and manage cashflow and working capital.
• Review supplier payments and VAT returns; liaise with accountants.
• Coordinate with Insurance Brokers and Sustainability Manager as needed.
• Lead finance team and manage day-to-day finance operations.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Sage 50

Stock management system

Job description

Job vacancy

Financial Controller

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Get to know us

SLX is a B Corp production and technical solution provider to the live events, TV & broadcast, sports and performing sectors. With over 40 years of experience, we have been the driving force behind innovative events and productions. Our success is underpinned by our team renowned for their passion and expertise, continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s achievable.

With a rich heritage in the West End and a trusted role in award-winning TV productions, SLX is synonymous with delivering exceptional immersive experiences and live events. We thrive on embracing new challenges and transforming creative visions into unforgettable realities, ensuring every event and production reaches its fullest potential.

Why join SLX?

We’re more than just a technical solutions provider, we’re a passionate team dedicated to excellence. Joining us you will collaborate closely with experienced creatives and project managers, expanding your technical knowledge and skills. Our supportive work environment fosters personal and professional growth, ensuring you thrive in your career.

We believe in a fairer future for all, valuing respect and embracing diversity. As a proud B Corp and committed Living Wage employer, we prioritise social and environmental responsibility. We believe in your potential, nurture your creativity, and empower you to make a meaningful impact. Together, we can achieve remarkable things, shape a brighter future, and create unforgettable experiences for our clients.

Job summary

This is an exciting time to be joining the team. As our Financial Controller, you will provide strategic leadership, plan the financial strategy for the business and be accountable for the provision of financial and performance information and provide transparent financial leadership to enable decision making across the company.

The Financial Controller will lead on all financial aspects of SLX’s business strategy, ensure the timely flow of financial information to the CEO, Board and colleagues and ensure that financial systems and practices enable them to maintain financial integrity and ongoing financial resilience. The Financial Controller will need to demonstrate a wide range of experience leading and communicating with teams, familiarity with accounting systems (Sage Line 50 and our inhouse Stock Management System) and project management skills such as contract reviews and analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for Senior Management Team and Board
• Prepare month end journals and WIP reports using sales pipeline
• Prepare monthly management P&L, BS, Cashflow forecast
• Analyse margin and other key performance variances
• Prepare annual budget and cashflow forecast
• Monitor and manage cashflow.
• Calculate and review ROI on assets.
• Check and prepare monthly payroll file
• Review expense claims
• Reconcile Hire stock balance to stock management software
• Review monthly supplier payments
• Review credit control
• Check and prepare VAT returns
• Prepare year end files and liaise with accountants
• Liaise with bank / finance providers
• Arrange International payments
• Manage employee / finance department.
• P11ds – prepare and submit
• Review project margins
• Provide Insurance brokers with information for Insurance renewal.
• Provide Sustainability Manager with required information.
• Reconcile credit card account
• Review / credit check customer account applications.
• Ad hoc reports and information as required

Skills, knowledge & experience

Accounting and financial reporting – deep knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements and accurate reporting and compliance

Budgeting and Forecasting – ability to structure budgets, perform variance analysis and provide forward-looking financial forecasts

Regulatory compliance – understanding of tax codes, industry specific regulations and internal controls to ensure adherence

Financial planning – ability to align financial operations with organisational goals and contribute to long-term strategy

Problem solving – able to address financial challenges and implement effective solutions

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills – effective communicator, ability to build and nurture strong relationships with internal and external parties

Key details

• Avonmouth, Bristol
• Finance
• Full time
• £60000 - £70000