Financial Controller Media

dentsu; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company seeks a UK Financial Controller to oversee financial accuracy and compliance for its 400-500m asset base. This permanent role, based in London, requires candidates to have qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, along with strong people management skills. Responsibilities include monitoring balance sheet risks, leading financial audits, and collaborating on budgeting and forecasting. The role supports flexible working arrangements and offers a competitive salary along with a tailored benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Tailored benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with post-qualification experience.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop teams with strong people management skills.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with D365 and BPC (or similar consolidation / reporting tools).
• Desirable experience in media sector particularly in revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Act as controller for a 400-500m asset base ensuring financial accuracy.
• Monitor and resolve balance sheet risks and lead reconciliation processes.
• Ensure compliance with formal KPI metrics including monthly close and JSOX controls.
• Collaborate with FP&A and commercial finance on budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage and mentor a team of 4 direct reports.

Skills

People management skills

Strong Excel skills

Experience with D365 and BPC

Ability to lead and mentor teams

Education

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description :

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the worlds leading organisations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo Japan and now present in over 145 countries and regions it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media CXM and Creative while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands people and society.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting into the UK&I Director of Financial Control the UK Financial Controller Media acts as the key link between the controllership function operational finance and the wider business. This role ensures the integrity and efficiency of the Media practice areas balance sheet monitors associated risks and enforces compliance with UK&I policies and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as controller for a 400500m asset base with 1bn turnover ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with internal control frameworks (JSOX Group policies UK&I standards).
• Monitor and resolve balance sheet risks, lead reconciliation processes and implement procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce financial exposure.
• Ensure compliance with formal KPI metrics including timeliness of monthly close, reconciliation, quality aged debt/unbilled balances, JSOX controls compliance, credit limit breaches, intercompany confirmations, internal audit findings, statutory filing compliance.
• Coordinate dashboards, ad-hoc analyses, and working capital commentary for senior leadership ensuring timely and actionable insights.
• Lead annual audit and statutory accounts processes for the Media practice area and advise on complex accounting judgments and technical issues.
• Collaborate with FP&A and commercial finance on budgeting, forecasting and working capital performance while supporting UK&I leadership on strategic projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of 4 direct reports (8 FTE in total), oversee shared services and foster a high-performance collaborative team culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with post-qualification experience.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop teams with strong people management skills.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with D365 and BPC (or similar consolidation / reporting tools).
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change with a proactive mindset.
• Desirable experience in media sector particularly in revenue recognition complex client contracts intercompany transactions and industry-specific financial challenges.

What we offer

This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. As well as a competitive salary you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Dentsu we embrace diversity and inclusion valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation benefiting our employees partners and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race ethnicity nationality religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability marital status or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process please contact us at quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.