Financial Controller - TV
Posted 3 days ago by 1764739014
£80,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London
Summary: The role of Financial Controller at an award-winning production company involves overseeing the financial operations for a 12-month contract. The position requires leading the monthly management accounts process, managing cashflow and forecasting, and ensuring accurate cost reporting in collaboration with Production Executives. The Financial Controller will also handle audits, VAT, tax credit submissions, and statutory accounts preparation while maintaining high financial control standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly management accounts process.
- Manage cashflow and forecasting.
- Oversee the Finance Assistant team.
- Partner with Production Executives for accurate cost reporting.
- Lead audits, VAT, and tax credit submissions.
- Prepare statutory accounts and maintain financial control standards.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
- Strong month-end management accounting experience.
- Solid technical accounting knowledge (US/UK GAAP ideally).
- Experience with internal/external audit.
- Experience in TV Production or Entertainment & Media preferred.
Salary (Rate): £80,000 per annum
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
An award-winning production company are looking for a Financial Controller on a 12-month contract to support their growing slate and play a key role in the smooth financial running of the business. Reporting to the COO, you will lead the monthly management accounts process, manage cashflow and forecasting, oversee our Finance Assistant team, and partner closely with Production Executives to ensure accurate cost reporting across all projects. You'll also lead on audits, VAT and tax credit submissions, statutory accounts preparation, and maintain high standards of financial control.
What we're looking for:
Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
Strong month-end management accounting experience
Solid technical accounting knowledge (US/UK GAAP ideally)
Experience with internal/external audit
Experience in TV Production or Entertainment & Media preferred
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