Financial Controller | Global Media and Entertainment Business | London

Industry leading media and entertainment business, is recruiting for a Financial Controller to join their established and high performance finance function.

Based in central London, the group specialise in creation, development and brand management of intellectual property rights . The group has a particular expertise in the media of books, television and digital rights. The Group is Private Equity backed.

This is a very hands-on role, requiring a candidate with a can-do attitude and a strong background in finance and accounting now looking for the next long term step in their career.

Role overview:

• Reporting to the Group Finance Director
• Responsible for all aspects of the Group’s financial reporting & control
• 5 direct reports
• Hybrid working is on offer (2 days in office / 3 remote)
• Salary approx £90k plus benefits negotiable

Assignment Details

• Ownership of consolidated monthly management accounts (20 entities, will be reduced to 9) and review of management accounts for individual companies
• Overview of VAT, CT and WHT filings
• Payroll reporting (we use 3rd party provider)
• Financial covenants reporting
• Monthly cash flow reporting
• ESG reporting
• Involvement in monthly board pack production
• Preparation of consolidated annual budgets, quarterly forecasts
• Cash/FX/working capital management and reporting
• Management of the annual audit process
• Maintaining relationships with the bank, insurers, PE agents
• Overview the preparation of annual statutory accounts for the consolidated entity and subsidiaries
• Consistent review and improvement of internal controls and processes across the Group
• Preparation of financial information to assist with commercial negotiations
• Ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision making
• Support FD in managing process of the Group’s restructure including implementation of the new accounting software and centralisation of finance divisions
• Responding to ad-hoc queries from the FD, wider Board and other stakeholders
• Management of corporate insurance renewals

Alongside this transition, there is the need to develop a clear understanding of all of the activities of the Group, and work as part of the team within the finance department and the wider Group. This is a role which bridges the various teams within the business, Editorial, Sales, Contracts, Accounting and Royalty reporting.

Skills Required

• Recognised Accountancy qualification
• Exceptional staff management background
• Good technical accounting skills
• FX experience
• Experience of small groups and consolidations
• Advanced Excel skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Process driven
• Proven ability of working under pressure. Able to prioritise and manage workload
• (particularly at month and year end)
• Proactive approach; self-motivated
• Understanding of licensing and royalties is desired