Senior Financial Controller

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic global digital media brand is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their passionate London team. This pivotal role offers the chance to manage a team, oversee financial reporting, and drive finance transformation projects. With a strong emphasis on financial controls and a collaborative work environment, the successful candidate will enjoy hybrid working and opportunities for progression. This position is ideal for those with a solid academic background and a formal accountancy qualification, particularly from a Big 4 or top 10 firm. Join a company that values long-term staff retention and growth despite market pressures.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits

Long-term staff retention

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record at Financial Control level with strong academic credentials.
• Experience with US GAAP and FRS 102 standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of a team of 15, overseeing financial accounting and reporting.
• Lead month end processes and manage relationships with auditors and tax advisors.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Team Management

Financial Control

Variance Analysis

Tax Management

US GAAP

FRS 102

Education

ACA/CA or equivalent

Degree in Finance or Accounting

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:

1. Direct management of a team of 15 with 2 direct reports.
2. Oversee and review all of the financial accounting and reporting.
3. Management of the relationship with the auditors and audit process.
4. Drive and maintain all relevant financial controls and their ongoing development.
5. Lead month end processes and associated variance analysis.
6. Oversee tax work and management of the relationship with tax advisors.
7. 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 a 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, boasting 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: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller

Salary: bonus + competitive bens

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: City of London

Job Reference: E0XG0T-EF4BA78C

Date posted: 17 April 2025

Consultant: Julie Peacock