Interim Financial Controller

Marks Sattin; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is seeking an experienced interim Financial Controller for a 3–4 month contract in the entertainment/live events sector in London. The role requires strong management and statutory accounting skills, and offers ownership of finance functions while supporting strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants and have prior experience in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 3 years' PQE.
• Strong management and statutory accounting experience.
• Proficiency in IFRS and FRS 102 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and manage budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee cash flow, payroll, and compliance with tax regulations.
• Provide insightful analysis to senior leadership.

Skills

Management accounting

Statutory accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance with IFRS

Communication

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Excel

VISMA

RILLION

Job description

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Financial Controller (Interim) – Entertainment / Live Events Sector

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:

• On-site, London-based role

• 3–4 month contract (potential to extend)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting and Hospitality

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