Financial Controller

• Global leading entertainment, sports and media business
• Financial Controller for the Sports division

About Our Client

Michael Page Finance are exclusively partnering a global leading entertainment, media, and sports business based in their International HQ in West London.

The business was founded near on 50 years ago and have been the go to within the sectors they operate in. With recent investment the business has grown significantly through some major acquisitions that have facilitated new markets and increased market share. With visibility in the entertainment, sports, TV and film sectors, they are continuing on their growth journey internationally.

Based in their modern offices in West London, the business is collaborative, diverse, award winning and they lead the way in the marketplace.

As part of the growth, they are looking to hire an experienced Financial Controller to lead one of their divisions.

Job Description

The Financial Controller will be responsible for:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of 4
• Key business partner to stakeholders at all levels
• Responsible for the financial and management accounting
• Presentation of monthly board packs
• Instrumental in the budget and forecasting process
• Period end close
• Preparation of the statutory accounts and leading the year-end audit
• Cash flow management, forecasting, planning
• Refine and define the control environment
• Involved in m&a activities including integration
• Identify and implement financial process and efficiency

The Successful Applicant

The Financial Controller will be:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with demonstrable post-qualified experience
• Strong technical accounting abilities (IFRS, USGAAP)
• Prior experience leading and developing a team
• Proven track record managing non-finance stakeholders with the ability to influence
• Ability to work with ambiguity
• Commercial mindset

What's on Offer

The Financial Controller role comes with a base salary of £100,000-£120,000 depending on experience, discretionary bonus, holiday allowance, private medical, pension and much more!

The business operate a hybrid working model 3 days in the office.