Full job descriptionFinancial Controller | Global Advertising Group | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £75,000-£78,000 | Permanent Role
Robert Half are partnering with a major global marketing and communications group to recruit a Financial Controller for their UK finance function, based in Central London.
With operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio of well-known advertising, media, and PR agencies, this organisation offers the scale and opportunities of a truly international business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional with a background in audit and financial accounting to step into a key role within a large, multi-entity group environment. The position would particularly suit an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant who trained in practice before moving into industry and is looking to broaden their exposure across financial reporting, statutory accounts, group consolidations, and management accounting within a global organisation.


About the Position
In this role you will:
*Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for multiple UK corporate entities.
*Lead the consolidation and group reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
*Review and sign off management accounts, financial reporting packs, balance sheet reconciliations, and large-volume journal entries, applying strong technical accounting judgement and financial control oversight.
*Act as a key technical accounting contact within the finance function, providing guidance and support on reporting matters and helping maintain high standards across the reporting process.
*Manage forecasting and annual budgeting cycles, coordinating submissions across agency teams.
*Oversee working capital reporting, cash flow forecasting, and intercompany reconciliations.
*Act as the primary finance contact for agencies across the network, resolving reporting queries and supporting the accuracy and quality of financial submissions.
*Support and oversee the work of a newly established offshore finance team, reviewing outputs, providing technical guidance, and helping drive improvements in reporting quality, controls, and delivery timelines.
*Lead process improvement initiatives focused on strengthening reporting processes, removing bottlenecks, and embedding best practice across the wider finance function.
*Lead the delivery of UK statutory accounts, including reconciliation between US GAAP and UK GAAP.
*Manage the external audit process and act as the key point of contact for auditors.
*Oversee tax reporting processes including VAT, PSA reporting, and internal tax submissions.
*Ensure strong financial controls and compliance across reporting processes.
*Provide guidance and support to members of the wider finance team.


What We’re Looking For
*ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.
*Ideally trained within a mid-sized accountancy practice with experience across both audit and accounts preparation, before moving into industry in a financial accounting, financial control, or broad accounting role covering areas such as statutory reporting, management accounts, and month-end reporting.
*We will also consider candidates trained within a Big 4 environment who have subsequently gained experience in industry within a financial reporting, financial control, or wider accounting role.
*Strong technical accounting knowledge with an excellent understanding of financial reporting, balance sheet control, and double-entry accounting principles.
*Experience working within a multi-entity, group reporting, or complex corporate environment is highly desirable.
* Candidates on a short notice period are strongly preferred, with availability within two months considered ideal.


Here’s What’s Waiting For You
*£75,000-£78,000 salary plus benefits.
*Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Central London office.
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday.
*Life assurance covering four times annual salary.
*Permanent Health Insurance providing long-term income protection in the event of illness.
*Subsidised food in the office.
*Season ticket loan.
*Access to wellbeing support and employee benefits.


Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move
You’ll be joining a leading global advertising group in a highly visible role that offers significant exposure to group financial reporting, statutory accounts, consolidations, and stakeholder management within a complex international environment.
Alongside ownership of key reporting and control processes, you’ll play an important role in supporting and developing a newly established offshore finance team, helping to improve delivery, enhance technical capability, and shape the future operating model of the function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to combine financial reporting expertise with leadership, process improvement, and business partnering within a globally recognised organisation. For someone who enjoys solving problems, improving ways of working, and influencing change, the role offers genuine scope to make a lasting impact.
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