Financial Controller | Entertainment Industry | 6 month Contract
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The Organisation
Our client is a fast-growing entertainment group with operations across live events, media, and digital content. With strong backing and a compelling vision, the business is entering an exciting new phase of expansion. Creative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced, this is a business where innovation is encouraged and no two days are the same.
The Role
As part of building out the internal leadership capability, an exceptional opportunity has emerged for a commercially astute and hands-on Financial Controller to help lead the group’s finance function during a critical phase of growth.
Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the broader business, you will play a key role in shaping financial operations, systems, and strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to influence processes, culture, and the broader commercial direction of the group.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
* Ownership of monthly and annual financial reporting, including commentary and analysis of key financial and operational drivers
* Development of financial models and performance metrics to support the business
* Lead and develop a small finance team to scale with business growth
* Oversee and improve financial controls, systems, and processes in a fast-paced environment
* Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory obligations
The Candidate
You are CA/CPA qualified with a proven track record of delivering results in small to medium-sized businesses. Known for your hands-on approach, you combine strong technical accounting expertise with sharp commercial acumen, and you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, and creative environments.
Your leadership style is collaborative, and you bring confidence and energy to stakeholder relationships, from executive leadership through to operational teams.
Most importantly, you are excited by the opportunity to build an end-to-end finance function within a growing SME in the entertainment space—and help shape the next chapter of its story.
How To Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Haydn Glass at
Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level
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Contract
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Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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