Financial Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page
- Location
- London, West London, England / England, London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 14 Apr 2023
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- Sector
- Entertainment, publishing and media
- Salary band
- £80,000 - £90,000, £90,000 - £100,000, £100,000 - £125,000
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working?
- Hybrid - mostly office
Job Details
A superb Financial Controller position has arisen in a leading, international Media and Entertainment business based in the heart of West London.
Client Details
Michael Page Finance are delighted to be exclusively partnering an international leader in the Media, Sports, and Entertainment sector.
With a turnover in excess of $500m the business specialise in live and filmed entertainment, endorsements and sponsorship, media, fashion, digital media and publishing. Over the past couple of years the group has grown organically and through a number of high profile acquisitions that have cemented their reputation and world-class offering. Due to the growth the business has recently appointed a new CFO who is leading a Transformation process to build a very high-calibre and capable finance department.
The business has won many awards and founded over 50 years ago, they have operations in 6 continents and have a plethora of instantly recognisable brands, athletes, and personalities across the music, tv and film industries.
Based in their modern UK headquarters near Hammersmith, West London.
Description
The Financial Controller will be responsible:
- Leading the day to day Financial & Management Accounting function
- Lead, mentor and develop the team
- Lead all period end close accounting (Month, Quarter, Year)
- Oversee preparation of all monthly management reporting
- Oversee all Balance Sheet and Ledger reconciliations
- Bank and Cash-flow forecasting including FX
- Assist with the group year end audit
- Implement and maintain financial control framework
- Review contracts and revenue recognition
- Identify transformation and change opportunities
- Ad-hoc projects
Profile
The successful Financial Controller will be:
- A fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with 5+ years post qualified experience
- Strong technical finance skills developed in a similar role or accounting practice
- UKGAAP and USGAAP
- Strong analytic skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Prior people management experience is essential
- Media/Entertainment sector experience is desirable
Job Offer
The Financial Controller position comes with a base salary of circa £80,000-£100,000, discretionary company performance bonus.
- 20 days holiday, plus 2 week closure over Christmas and New Year, plus bank holidays
- Discounts with LifeWorks
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Discounts with Privilege Card
- Season Ticket Loan
- Vision Care Voucher
- Give As You Earn
- Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance; currently including optical & dental cover
- Pension
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.
We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA
Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”
Visit the Michael Page website for more information
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