Financial Controller - Film

Posted 07 January 2020
Salary £50000 - £60000 per annum + Bonus & Benefits
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceSJ 11_1578417781
Contact NameSophie Juliff

Job description

A leading global production company based in London are recruiting for a Financial Controller in their senior management team.

This role is a fantastic opportunity primarily with the directors helping them plan and manage their budgets and ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of Group Accounts for the Board.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of two Production Accountants
  • Preparation and review of the accounts on a monthly basis, as well as during the budget process. Includes monthly re forecasting.
  • Review of individual company cash flows
  • Responsible for the management and budget reporting for all entities
  • Lead monthly Production Review meetings with Heads of Companies and Production Managers
  • Monitoring of payment milestones from broadcasters
  • Attend management meetings with the COO, Finance Director and Heads of Companies.
  • Supporting senior management to ensure accurate reporting
  • Manage the day to day activities of the finance team, ensuring that they are working in an organised
  • Assist in the delivery of any ad-hoc projects as and when needed

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

  • Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA together with previous relevant industry experience
  • Demonstrable experience of managing, motivating and developing teams
  • Experience of driving through change
  • Computer literate with advanced excel skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Confident self-starter with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment