Interim Financial Controller

Marks Sattin Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment and live events business in London is seeking an experienced interim Financial Controller for a 3-4 month contract. The role involves managing the finance function, ensuring robust financial management and working closely with senior leadership to support strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' PQE as a fully qualified accountant.
• Experience in the entertainment, events, or similar sectors is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK finance function and oversee consolidated management reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, compliance with IFRS, cash flow, and payroll.
• Provide insightful financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership.

Skills

Management accounting

Statutory accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Tax compliance

Financial systems improvement

IFRS compliance

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

VISMA

RILLION

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced interim Financial Controller for a 3-4 month contract with a leading entertainment and live events business based in London.

This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of the finance function, reporting into senior leadership and ensuring robust financial management across the business. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring someone who can confidently navigate both operational and strategic finance tasks while supporting commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the UK finance function, ensuring alignment with financial and business goals
* Oversee consolidated management reporting, month-end close, and variance analysis
* Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking
* Support audit preparation, statutory reporting, and compliance with IFRS
* Oversee cash flow management, payroll, and tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax, TTR)
* Work closely with operational teams on revenue recognition, supplier management, and cost control
* Maintain strong internal controls and improve financial systems where needed
* Provide insightful reporting and analysis to senior leadership and stakeholders

Requirements:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 3 years' PQE
* Strong management and statutory accounting experience
* Previous exposure to the entertainment, events, hospitality, or similar sectors (advantageous)
* Comfortable with royalties, supplier relationships, ticketing revenue, and multi-entity reporting
* Proficient in IFRS and FRS 102 standards
* Strong Excel and systems skills; experience with VISMA or RILLION (a plus)
* Confident, proactive communicator who can business partner effectively across teams

Details:
* £400-500/day (Inside IR35 & depending on experience)
* Hybid, Central London-based office (initally 4 days per week but flexible to 3 after onboarding)
* 3-4 month contract (potential to extend)
* Immediate or short-notice start preferred

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