Group Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Hays Accountancy and Finance
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £70000.00 - £90000.00 per annum + bonus + benefits
- Posted
- 14 Oct 2016
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2016
- Ref
- 2680535
- Contact
- Nicolette Solomou
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Media / Entertainment
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Group Financial Controller for a Media business based in central London £70-90k
Your new company
A Media Conglomerate media business based in the City of London is recruiting a fully qualified Group Finance Controller. You will be working for a business which has one of the largest presence within the media and entertainment space. This is a growing business which focuses on predominantly on organising events for fashion shows, music events and conferences globally. This role will be reporting directly into the CFO and will have direct responsibility of 8 people within the finance team.
Key responsibilities include:
Commercial Responsibilities
■ Ability/confidence to provide appropriate degree of challenge to operational management to ensure sound decision-making from a financial perspective.
■ Effective business partnering with the Sector Managing Director and being an integral part of the decision-making process.
■ Utilizing systems, commercial and financial acumen to identify areas of improvement within the business.
■ Completion of extensive Financial Modelling / commercial analysis to support various activities and participation in the decision making within the division - new business opportunities, contract renewals and business development activities
Financial Reporting and Responsibilities
■ Involvement in the completion of the Divisional Budgets / Monthly and quarterly forecasts
■ Overseeing the completion of monthly reporting and the provision of variance analysis and insightful commentary
■ Ownership of client balance sheets and identification and management of any potential risks ■ Identification of process improvements to support the management team and improve the delivery of information across the division
What you'll need to succeed
You must be fully qualified with experience within the hospitality, events or related industry background. You must be able to work in a fast paced and demanding environment with the ability to manage a team of 8.
What you'll get in return
You will have the opportunity to work for a growing and developing business within central London, The benefits of the job include gaining all round finance experience and gaining ample of exposure to the wider business taking full control of finance.
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