Financial Controller - TV/Film

Handle Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in London seeks a qualified Financial Controller to develop a high-functioning finance division. The role involves overseeing financial compliance, managing a diverse team, and enhancing financial systems, making it ideal for someone with experience in the TV/Film industries.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant
• Previous team management experience
• Experience in TV/Film industries preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver a fit for purpose control environment for financial operations.
• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Oversee financial compliance and manage cash flow.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Team management

Multi currency transactions

Ability to work under pressure

Organised

Comfortable prioritising tasks

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Financial Controller - TV/Film

Award winning production company are looking for a qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Financial Controller to join a highly diverse and creative team and own and develop a high functioning finance division.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a fit for purpose control environment to underpin the group's financial accounting, reporting and risk management operations
• Produce timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements
• Own transactional finance, payroll, treasury, and cash flow management (AP & AR), transforming and automating these areas
• Oversee financial compliance, including VAT returns, statutory accounts, and corporation tax filings
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and funding bodies as required
• Implement and improve internal controls and financial systems to support efficient operations
• Mentor and develop a high functioning finance team and contribute to a collaborative and professional wider finance function

Skills/Attributes

• Professionally qualified accountant
• Previous team management experience
• Comfortable with multi currency transactions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and well organised
• Comfortable prioritising multiple issues/tasks
• Ability to work under pressure
• Previous experience in the TV/Film industries is strongly preferred

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.