Strategic Financial Controller – Events & Projects (Hybrid)

Strata; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Private Health Insurance

Workplace pension scheme

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid working arrangement

Regular social events

Job summary

Strata, a fast-growing brand experience agency, is seeking a Financial Controller on a 6-month fixed-term contract in London with hybrid working. You will lead financial governance, support project profitability, and provide timely management information to leadership teams across multiple entities.

The role requires fully qualified accounting credentials (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), strong Excel capabilities, and experience in multi-entity, project-based environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Financial Controller or senior financial reporting role.
• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in project-based, agency, events or production-led environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrity of the agency's financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Lead the month-end close process and prepare financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Oversee financial control of live event projects including WIP, accruals and revenue recognition.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, invoicing, credit control and working capital.
• Own finance systems and drive improvements in reporting accuracy and automation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Multi-entity experience

Revenue recognition

Project-based accounting

Education

Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Strata, a fast-growing brand experience agency, is seeking a Financial Controller on a 6-month fixed-term contract in London with hybrid working. You will lead financial governance, support project profitability, and provide timely management information to leadership teams across multiple entities.

The role requires fully qualified accounting credentials (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), strong Excel capabilities, and experience in multi-entity, project-based environments.