Handle Recruitment are proud to be recruiting for a Group Financial Controller (14 month contract)to assist in overseeing the finance function for a leading Media and Entertainment Company.
This broad and progressive position will not only be responsible for supporting the UK functions but the group as a whole. Assisting the group FD, the successful candidate will oversee the day to day activities of the UK finance team and continually add commercial and strategic value across the business.
Being a qualified accountant (ACA) and having experience within an Entertainment or Media business you will be experienced in consolidations accounting, inter-company transactions and will have had strong exposure to working in a controls based environment. Skilled in team management and people development this role will provide accounting exposure across all the business units and be responsible for:
Reporting and Controlling:
Collation and analysis of the group consolidated reports
Group P&L and balance sheet - management and statutory
Group budget and forecasts, Group cash flow reporting and forecasts
Oversee client reporting; producing reports/brand analysis & client projections
Ensure effective reporting to senior management
Providing analysis to support results and business decisions
Preparation of the monthly management accounts for group functions
Preparation, and review of statutory group accounting, audit, and tax
Producing of balances, monthly closings, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
Ad-hoc analysis as requires
Operational:
Team management and continual team development
Oversee routine meetings with Department Heads/Finance Managers
Key point of contact for Department Heads and Managers
Continual process improvement
Ensuring that deals and sales are tracked appropriately
Liaising with the Business Affairs team as required
Supporting the team to provide answers to ad hoc queries across the business
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of accounting in a UK GAAP environment, group consolidations, and taxation. Being adaptable and proactive the candidate required will possess a commercially and forward thinking mind set to add to the technical and controls based expertise. You will be adaptable, flexible and possess strong communications skills. Entertainment/Media sector experience is essential!
Working closely with senior figures within the business the position is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of a company currently leading the way in its market.
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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.
