Senior Financial Controller – Media & International

Arena Racing Corporation Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual members passes

Hotel discounts

Pension schemes

Healthshield benefits

Job summary

Arena Racing Corporation Limited is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead the Media & International Finance team. This role involves delivering timely financial accounts and managing a team to ensure robust financial information delivery.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with 5-7 years of experience and a proven track record in finance team management. Benefits include 2 annual members passes, hotel discounts, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing and mentoring finance teams.
• Previous experience working with senior executives and boards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Media & International management accounts monthly.
• Manage the year-end Audit process for the media business.
• Review bank reconciliations and VAT returns.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Exchequer/Netsuite

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Senior Financial Controller – Media & International

Arena Racing Company was created in 2012, and has been a racing industry pioneer, developing new race series such as the All-Weather Championships and the all-ladies Silk Series. Our racing business has grown with the acquisition of racecourses and is the UK’s largest racecourse group. Our greyhound stadia and our media business are flourishing through the control of media rights and our partnerships with The Racing Partnership, At The Races and Sky Sports Racing. Although we’re a relatively young company we have a vast heritage dating back to 1614. As well as racing we also host live events entertaining large crowds with big name acts.

We offer a challenging and rewarding working environment with great opportunities to progress and develop. We also love to support the local communities.

The Senior Financial Controller (Media & International) will be responsible for leading the Media & International Finance team, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial information within a robust control environment. Based in Millbank, London, the role will work closely with the Head of Finance (Media & International) and other departmental leads.

Key responsibilities for the role will include

• Responsible and accountable for the delivery of the Media & International management accounts on a monthly basis in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the delivery of the monthly management accounts packs, with fully reconciled supporting documents and Balance Sheets.
• Maintain forecasting reporting of profit and loss and cashflow and ownership of the budget for the Media & International entities.
• Review bank reconciliations, intercompany and VAT returns for the Media entities ensuring robust controls are in place.
• Management and develop the Media & International Finance team including Credit Control.
• Preparation and management of the year end Audit process for the media business.
• Actively support in improving and finding efficiencies of process and systems – documenting policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the digital transformation project team with the implementation of NetSuite and satellite digital systems.
• Supervise weekly debtor meetings with Finance heads and CFO.
• Oversee Media & International payment runs.

About you

• You are a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Have previously managed and mentored finance teams.
• Previous experience working with senior executives and boards.
• Take initiative and have the ability to work independently.
• Team player with pronounced numerical affinity and accuracy.
• Previous experience with ERP systems (Exchequer/Netsuite), and reporting platforms (Tableau, PowerBI) an advantage.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks, set goals and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

What ARC can offer you:

• 2 Annual Members passes, giving access to over 1500 racedays
• Hotel Discounts and Complimentary Golf
• Pension & Group life assurance schemes
• Healthshield – including 24hr GP & EAP

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

If you need any adjustments to take part in the application or interview process, please let us know – we’re happy to help.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, and we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and heard.

Closing Date

07-08-2026

4th Floor Millbank Tower
London
Greater London
SW1P 4QP