Financial Controller - London, United Kingdom - Sauce Recruitment Ltd

Sauce Recruitment Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a thriving growing Music business for an experienced qualified Financial Controller to join and provide insightful information and to support the management.

This innovative and growing business works on an international landscape, supporting the music industry and is a real success story, having grown rapidly over the last few years.

A key element of this position is to delivery long term financial plans to the management team, whilst also supporting the development of their planning and reporting systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with the Finance Director to improve financialreporting and planning approach and methodology as well as providing support on process improvements substantiated with relevant analysis and evidence.

This role will suit an experienced individual with at least 4 years PQE, who enjoys a hands-on role that works with the management team and thriving in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

Ideally your experience will have been gained within a media, music or entertainment company and have a interest in the music industry.

Key responsibilities

Own and control the month end reporting processes this area of the business
Coordinate monthly reporting packs including responsibility for review and reconciliation of revenue and financial ledger systems
Provide the Finance Director with detailed cost and revenue reporting and variance analysis for each month
Oversight of the Accounts Payable function (controls and processes) alongside the other FC
Monthly reporting to the MD which demonstrates knowledge of the business
Preparation of the quarterly forecasts and the annual budget
Review and sign off for UK based VAT returns, submission to HMRC.
Managing internal and external year end audits, this may include coordinating any external audit assistance with third party suppliers.
Provision of financial analysis for major decisions, strategic analysis, and assurance of business cases
Coordinate monthly reporting packs including responsibility for review and reconciliation of revenue and financial ledger systems
Receive, log and resolve any financial enquiries from the SPV and (where agreed) from end Rightsholder in an effective and professional manner. Where beneficial, and more efficient, facilitate the flow of enquiries directly between the SPV and outsourcedfinance providers
Management of SPV bank accounts within agreed mandated authorities and to professional standards
Management of external year end audit

About you

Accountancy qualification (Qualified) (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least 4 years PQE
Excellent knowledge of UK statutory GAAP plus ideally IFRS / US GAAP knowledge (experience with Stat book reporting desirable) / strong technical skills
The ability to absorb and analyse significant amounts of information and then tailor the means of delivery, the language and format for a wide mix of audiences, including nonfinancial people.
Excellent data gathering, reporting and analysis skills
Comfortable working with complex calculations and spreadsheets
Strong communication skills and highly organized nature
Strong Stakeholder Engagement
Experience with financial planning and reporting systems, such as Cognos BI, SAP, NetSuite and any financial consolidation tools would also be highly advantageous
London based, however a willingness to travel on occasion if required