Senior Financial Controller — London (In-Office 4 Days/Week)

New Avenues; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its London finance team. The role involves managing a team and overseeing financial management, statutory reporting, and commercial analysis to support decision-making. Applicants should be fully qualified accountants with a proven track record in financial leadership within similar industries. This full-time position emphasizes both technical skills and interpersonal abilities, aimed at driving improvements across financial systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Several years’ post-qualification experience in entertainment, media or creative business.
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Proven people management experience with the ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 8, ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Take responsibility for group financial management and statutory reporting.
• Production of accurate and timely management accounts and forecasts.
• Provide commercial analysis to support senior management decision-making.

Skills

People management

Commercial analysis

Technical accounting expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred; ACCA considered)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

Job description

A leading entertainment group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its London finance team. The role involves managing a team and overseeing financial management, statutory reporting, and commercial analysis to support decision-making. Applicants should be fully qualified accountants with a proven track record in financial leadership within similar industries. This full-time position emphasizes both technical skills and interpersonal abilities, aimed at driving improvements across financial systems and processes.