Role overview
London | Maternity Cover FTC | Hybrid
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a successful international business within the music and entertainment industry for a maternity cover contract.
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded business with operations in London and the US, offering an interesting and varied role within a creative, entrepreneurial environment. This is a lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, taking responsibility and being genuinely involved in the business.
Working closely with senior management and international colleagues, you will oversee the UK finance function, managing a small team and ensuring the smooth running of financial operations across the group.
Responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing management accounts, financial reporting and UK/US consolidations.
- Managing cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
- Leading year-end accounts, statutory reporting and the external audit.
- Overseeing payroll, pensions and associated compliance.
- Supporting senior management with financial analysis and commercial reporting.
- Managing and supporting the UK finance team, working closely with colleagues in the US.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes through systems, automation and AI.
About you
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least three years' post-qualification experience and a strong background in financial control, ideally gained within an international or multi-entity business.
You will have solid experience of consolidations, foreign currencies, financial reporting and audit, alongside the confidence to manage a busy finance function independently.
Personal fit is equally important. You will be personable, organised and adaptable, with a positive, practical attitude and the ability to build relationships at all levels. Someone who enjoys being involved, takes pride in their work and is happy to support the wider team will do particularly well here.
Experience within music, entertainment, media or another creative industry would be highly advantageous, although we would equally welcome applications from candidates with a genuine passion for music and an interest in working within this exciting sector. as would knowledge of NetSuite and an interest in using technology to improve efficiency.
This is an appealing role offering plenty of variety, responsibility and the chance to work with a friendly, supportive team in a creative industry.
Please contact Leaman Consulting for further information or apply in confidence.