Interim Financial Controller
Posted 5 days ago by Marks Sattin
£450 Per day
Inside
Onsite
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Financial Controller involves overseeing the finance function for a leading entertainment and live events business in London. This hands-on position requires strong financial management skills and the ability to navigate both operational and strategic finance tasks. The contract is for 3-4 months, with a focus on supporting commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the UK finance function, ensuring alignment with financial and business goals
- Oversee consolidated management reporting, month-end close, and variance analysis
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking
- Support audit preparation, statutory reporting, and compliance with IFRS
- Oversee cash flow management, payroll, and tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax, TTR)
- Work closely with operational teams on revenue recognition, supplier management, and cost control
- Maintain strong internal controls and improve financial systems where needed
- Provide insightful reporting and analysis to senior leadership and stakeholders
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 3 years’ PQE
- Strong management and statutory accounting experience
- Previous exposure to the entertainment, events, hospitality, or similar sectors (advantageous)
- Comfortable with royalties, supplier relationships, ticketing revenue, and multi-entity reporting
- Proficient in IFRS and FRS 102 standards
- Strong Excel and systems skills; experience with VISMA or RILLION (a plus)
- Confident, proactive communicator who can business partner effectively across teams
Salary (Rate): £450 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Financial Controller (Interim) – Entertainment / Live Events Sector
London (On-site) | £400–450/day (Inside IR35) | 3–4 Month Contract
We are recruiting an experienced interim Financial Controller for a 3–4 month contract with a leading entertainment and live events business based in London. This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of the finance function, reporting into senior leadership and ensuring robust financial management across the business. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring someone who can confidently navigate both operational and strategic finance tasks while supporting commercial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the UK finance function, ensuring alignment with financial and business goals
- Oversee consolidated management reporting, month-end close, and variance analysis
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking
- Support audit preparation, statutory reporting, and compliance with IFRS
- Oversee cash flow management, payroll, and tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax, TTR)
- Work closely with operational teams on revenue recognition, supplier management, and cost control
- Maintain strong internal controls and improve financial systems where needed
- Provide insightful reporting and analysis to senior leadership and stakeholders
Requirements:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 3 years’ PQE
- Strong management and statutory accounting experience
- Previous exposure to the entertainment, events, hospitality, or similar sectors (advantageous)
- Comfortable with royalties, supplier relationships, ticketing revenue, and multi-entity reporting
- Proficient in IFRS and FRS 102 standards
- Strong Excel and systems skills; experience with VISMA or RILLION (a plus)
- Confident, proactive communicator who can business partner effectively across teams
Details:
- £400–450/day (inside IR35, depending on experience)
- On-site, London-based role
- 3–4 month contract (potential to extend)
- Immediate or short-notice start preferred