Group Financial Controller
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £90,000 - £120,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Group Financial Controller – Media Group
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Salary:£90,000–£120,000 (Pro-Rata) + Benefits
About the Role
We’re hiring a Group Financial Controller on a permanent basis to lead consolidated reporting, controls, and governance across a multi-brand media group. This is a high-visibility role for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-moving environments (broadcast, production, digital, publishing) and can partner closely with the CFO, Production Finance, Commercial, and Legal to safeguard financial integrity and support growth.
What We Offer
*Competitive package aligned to London group-level benchmarks
*Hybrid working and a collaborative, creative culture
*Exposure to content/IP accounting, production finance, and international consolidations
*Opportunities to streamline systems (ERP/consolidation) and reporting automation
Key Responsibilities
*Group Reporting & Consolidation: Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across multiple entities; deliver consolidated accounts under IFRS/UK GAAP with clear commentary.
*Controls & Governance: Strengthen internal controls, balance sheet integrity, and risk management; lead external audit and statutory filings.
*Cash & Working Capital: Oversee cash flow, production cash management, royalties/participations, and intercompany reconciliations.
*Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate group budget and re-forecast cycles; challenge assumptions and drive accountability with functional leaders.
*Commercial Support: Partner with Production, Ad Sales, Digital, and Content teams on greenlights, deal economics, rights accounting, and margin optimisation.
*Systems & Process Optimisation: Improve close timetables, automate reporting (e.g., Power BI), and enhance ERP/consolidation tools (e.g., NetSuite, SAP BPC/Group Reporting, Hyperion).
*Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary finance team (Financial Controllers, Group Accountants, AP/AR, Payroll); foster a continuous improvement mindset.
Requirements
*Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with group consolidation experience in a multi-entity environment.
*Media sector exposure (broadcast, TV/film production, publishing, digital, ad-funded or subscription models) and familiarity with IP/royalty/participations accounting.
*Strong technical reporting under IFRS/UK GAAP; audit leadership experience.
*Proven track record improving controls, close cycles, and ERP/consolidation processes (e.g., SAP, Oracle/Hyperion, NetSuite, Dynamics 365).
*Excellent stakeholder management; able to communicate complex financials to non-finance leaders and the Board.
*High attention to detail, resilient, and calm under tight deadlines typical of production and launch cycles.
Ready to lead the numbers behind the story?
Apply now and help steer a dynamic media group through its next chapter of growth and transformation.
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Salary:£90,000–£120,000 (Pro-Rata) + Benefits
About the Role
We’re hiring a Group Financial Controller on a permanent basis to lead consolidated reporting, controls, and governance across a multi-brand media group. This is a high-visibility role for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-moving environments (broadcast, production, digital, publishing) and can partner closely with the CFO, Production Finance, Commercial, and Legal to safeguard financial integrity and support growth.
What We Offer
*Competitive package aligned to London group-level benchmarks
*Hybrid working and a collaborative, creative culture
*Exposure to content/IP accounting, production finance, and international consolidations
*Opportunities to streamline systems (ERP/consolidation) and reporting automation
Key Responsibilities
*Group Reporting & Consolidation: Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across multiple entities; deliver consolidated accounts under IFRS/UK GAAP with clear commentary.
*Controls & Governance: Strengthen internal controls, balance sheet integrity, and risk management; lead external audit and statutory filings.
*Cash & Working Capital: Oversee cash flow, production cash management, royalties/participations, and intercompany reconciliations.
*Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate group budget and re-forecast cycles; challenge assumptions and drive accountability with functional leaders.
*Commercial Support: Partner with Production, Ad Sales, Digital, and Content teams on greenlights, deal economics, rights accounting, and margin optimisation.
*Systems & Process Optimisation: Improve close timetables, automate reporting (e.g., Power BI), and enhance ERP/consolidation tools (e.g., NetSuite, SAP BPC/Group Reporting, Hyperion).
*Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary finance team (Financial Controllers, Group Accountants, AP/AR, Payroll); foster a continuous improvement mindset.
Requirements
*Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with group consolidation experience in a multi-entity environment.
*Media sector exposure (broadcast, TV/film production, publishing, digital, ad-funded or subscription models) and familiarity with IP/royalty/participations accounting.
*Strong technical reporting under IFRS/UK GAAP; audit leadership experience.
*Proven track record improving controls, close cycles, and ERP/consolidation processes (e.g., SAP, Oracle/Hyperion, NetSuite, Dynamics 365).
*Excellent stakeholder management; able to communicate complex financials to non-finance leaders and the Board.
*High attention to detail, resilient, and calm under tight deadlines typical of production and launch cycles.
Ready to lead the numbers behind the story?
Apply now and help steer a dynamic media group through its next chapter of growth and transformation.
Job number 3563300
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