Goodbye Kansas

 Financial Controller 

(Part Time)

London

Competitive

Goodbye Kansas London is looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller for their London studio, to proactively manage the London Studio accounts, budgets and financial systems.

Working closely with the Senior Management Team in both London and Stockholm, this is a hands-on role responsible for both the management accounting and financial accounting of a Visual Effects Facility which services the Film and Television Industries.

We are looking for a qualified accountant, ideally with media facility experience, who is a strong communicator and enjoys working within a small team.

Job Details

The Financial Controller is a new role for the London studio, managing accounts, budgets and financial systems ensuring that they are accurate and up to date.

The Financial Controller ensures that GBK London’s financial systems and controls are robust and that GBK London is legally compliant with regards to its financial reporting. They are expected to work proactively with the senior management team.  The Financial Controller will report directly to the Managing Director in London who in turn reports to the CEO in Stockholm, they will also report into the Group’s Chief Financial Officer based in Stockholm.

Initially the role will encompass bookkeeping responsibilities as we transition to have these looked after by either an outsource company (which is the current set up) or by a junior finance role.

Essential experience and personal qualities 

Essential:

●      Qualified accountant.

●      Strong IT skills and proficiency with Xero, including project accounting and other key software like Excel, Word etc..

●      Several years of strong controls experience.

●      Excellent communication and analytical skills.

●      Good presentation skills, both written and oral.

●      Excellent administrative skills and an ability to work to deadlines.

●      A proactive team player.

 

Desirable:

●      Knowledge of and/or interest in the Film, TV and VFX industry.

 

Contract: Permanent

Hours: at least 24 hours per week with flexible working

Reporting to: Managing Director – London / CFO – Stockholm

For the full job description and to apply for the role, please visit our website - https://career.goodbyekansas.com/jobs/294714-financial-controller-part-time-goodbye-kansas-studios-london