Group Financial Controller
20 days ago
London
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, • 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)., • 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. Apply now and help steer a dynamic media group through its next chapter of growth and transformation.