Financial Controller - Music & Entertainment

Leaman Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaman Consulting seeks an experienced Financial Controller for a maternity cover role in London. You will lead the UK finance function, oversee a small team, and collaborate with senior management and international colleagues across the group.

The role focuses on consolidations, cash flow management, budgeting and year-end activity, with an emphasis on continuous improvement using systems and automation. Experience in music/entertainment sectors is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in financial control.
• Experience with consolidations, foreign currencies, financial reporting and audit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management accounts, financial reporting and UK/US consolidations.
• Manage cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

London | Maternity Cover FTC | Competitive Salary + Hybrid

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a successful international business within the music and entertainment industry for a maternity cover contract.

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded business with operations in London and the US, offering an interesting and varied role within a creative, entrepreneurial environment. This is a lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, taking responsibility and being genuinely involved in the business.

Working closely with senior management and international colleagues, you will oversee the UK finance function, managing a small team and ensuring the smooth running of financial operations across the group.

Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing management accounts, financial reporting and UK/US consolidations.
• Managing cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Leading year-end accounts, statutory reporting and the external audit.
• Overseeing payroll, pensions and associated compliance.
• Supporting senior management with financial analysis and commercial reporting.
• Managing and supporting the UK finance team, working closely with colleagues in the US.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes through systems, automation and AI.

About you

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least three years' post-qualification experience and a strong background in financial control, ideally gained within an international or multi-entity business.

You will have solid experience of consolidations, foreign currencies, financial reporting and audit, alongside the confidence to manage a busy finance function independently.

Personal fit is equally important. You will be personable, organised and adaptable, with a positive, practical attitude and the ability to build relationships at all levels. Someone who enjoys being involved, takes pride in their work and is happy to support the wider team will do particularly well here.

Experience within music, entertainment, media or another creative industry would be highly advantageous, although we would equally welcome applications from candidates with a genuine passion for music and an interest in working within this exciting sector. as would knowledge of NetSuite and an interest in using technology to improve efficiency.

This is an appealing role offering plenty of variety, responsibility and the chance to work with a friendly, supportive team in a creative industry.