Financial Controller

Posted 15 April 2025
Salary £75000 - £77500 per annum + Bonus, Hybrid Working & Private Healthcare
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceJG-MEDIA-FC_1744730878

Job description

A multi-award-winning international production company with operations in both the UK and US, is looking for a Financial Controller, overseeing day-to-day finance operations across both the UK and US entities. This role covers everything from reconciliations and reporting to financial planning, project accounting, and team oversight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage financial operations including AP/AR, payroll, cash flow, and FX management.
  • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports.
  • Oversee project accounting across both territories - job reconciliations, gross margin tracking, and multi-currency analysis.
  • Maintain financial controls and ensure VAT, tax, and payroll compliance.
  • Liaise with US accountants and oversee part-time UK bookkeeper.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
  • Recommend and help implement new accounting systems if required.

What We're Looking For:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • 3+ years' experience, ideally in a creative or production setting.
  • Strong knowledge of UK tax, VAT, and payroll regulations.
  • Proficient in Excel; experience with multi-currency accounting software a plus.
  • Confident communicator with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

What's in it for you?

  • Salary: £75,000.
  • Discretionary bonus.
  • Flexible hours & hybrid working.