Senior Financial Controller

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global digital media brand is seeking an experienced Financial Controller in Central London. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial accounting, managing a team, and driving financial controls. The candidate should possess strong academic qualifications and significant experience in financial reporting, especially with US GAAP and FRS 102 standards. Fantastic central London offices and opportunities for hybrid working are part of the offering.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified with a Big 4 or top 10 accountancy practice.
• Strong academic record and formal accountancy qualification.
• Previous team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 15 with 2 direct reports.
• Oversee financial accounting and reporting.
• Lead month-end processes and variance analysis.

Skills

Team management

Financial reporting

US GAAP knowledge

FRS 102 knowledge

Education

ACA/CA or overseas equivalent

Job description

Our client is a hugely successful and investing global digital media brand - based in Central London, they are currently recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to be part of a passionate, high performing team

Reporting directly to senior leadership - we are seeking those who possess a proven track record of success operating at Financial Control level

This is a pivotal role to the London based team but also the global group more widely. The successful post holder will have the opportunity to take on the following key responsibilities:

Direct management of a team of 15 with 2 direct reports

Oversee and review all of the financial accounting and reporting

Management of the relationship with the auditors and audit process

Drive and maintain all relevant financial controls and their ongoing development

lead month end processes and associated variance analysis

Oversee tax work and management of the relationship with tax advisors

Run key finance transformation projects on an ongoing basis, in respect of systems and processes

We are seeking those who possess a strong academic record as well as formal accountancy qualification - most likely ACA/ CA or overseas equivalent

You will most likely have qualified with a Big 4 or top 10 accountancy practice

Previous team management experience and a strong background in financial reporting and controls is key

Knowledge and practical experience of working with US GAAP and FRS 102 accountancy standards, would be hugely beneficial

This is a phenomenal opportunity with an iconic brand within its field.

Fantastic central London head offices are on offer as well as hybrid working

Despite ongoing market pressures, the brand continues to grow and invest

it is a business which boasts long term staff retention , which is a clear reflection of the positive environment it offers, as well as consistent opportunities for progression and advancement

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller

Salary: bonus + competitive bens

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: City of London

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: bonus + competitive bens

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: City of London

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: E0XG0T-EF4BA78C

Date posted: 20 April 2025

Consultant: Julie Peacock

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