Financial Controller - Live Music
Leading live entertainment and content companies, creating and producing global events and festivals are looking for a strong Financial Controller to make their stamp on a developing finance function.
Role:
The Financial Controller will be responsible for day to day running of the core finance function
Document and build policies and procedures around finance processes and controls
Manage the junior members of the team, including working on their continuous development, clearly defining roles and responsibilities across your team
Month-end reporting including preparation of monthly management accounts
Working with the commercial finance team to produce quarterly reporting with variance analysis and commentaries
Multi-currency reporting for overseas entities and events
Consolidation of Group entities
Working with third party providers for payroll, tax and some accounting services
Preparation of annual statutory accounts and management of audit
Preparation of VAT returns and dealing with HMRC
Support Head of FInance with cash forecasting and cashflow management
Support the Head of Finance, CFO and Directors with any ad hoc analysis and reporting
Continuous process improvement
Requirements:
Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA)
Experience in a music, media or creative industry organisation
Excellent IT skills including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong people management experience
Previous experience in a similar role
Passion for well organised systems and implementing processes
Excellent communication and time management skills
Pro-active, positive attitude
Must have great attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Experience dealing with international subsidiaries and foreign currency payments
Demonstrate experience of project accounting
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
