Interim Financial Controller - Media

Marc Daniels; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a global media company in London. This role requires immediate availability and strong leadership to oversee financial operations, drive process improvements, and ensure robust financial control. Ideal candidates will have experience in media or creative industries and a proven track record at the Finance Controller level.

Qualifications

• Experience in media, entertainment, or creative industries is highly desirable.
• Proven track record at Finance Controller level.
• Must be immediately available or on a very short notice period.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day finance function, including month-end close.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Drive improvements in financial processes and systems.
• Manage and develop a small finance team.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Marc Daniels Recruitment is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a leading global media company, based in London, on a 3/6-month temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, creative environment, supporting a highly successful business during a period of change and growth.

We are looking for a hands-on Financial Controller who is immediately available and ready to step into a senior role, overseeing financial operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring robust financial control across the business along with strong management & leadership capabilities to direct the wider finance team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day finance function, including month-end close, reporting, and cashflow management.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls.
• Business partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
• Drive efficiencies and improvements in financial processes and systems.
• Manage and develop a small finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience within the media, entertainment, or creative industries is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of operating at Finance Controller level.
• Strong technical accounting and reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership and direct management skills are essential
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Must be immediately available or on a very short notice period.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known, dynamic media business during an exciting time of growth. You'll have the chance to make a real impact from day one, working with a talented team in a creative, collaborative environment. If you are a commercially minded, hands-on Finance Controller with media experience, and you are ready to start immediately, we'd love to hear from you.

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