Financial Controller

Role: Financial Controller

Sector: Digital Media

Location: Central London

Full Time: Temp to Perm

Office Based:

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 DOE (good benefits)

Reporting to: FD

Ref: VFR3339

VisionFR is working on an exciting opportunity to find a Financial Controller for a Digital MediaAgency to join their London team. This role works closely with the directors. The ideal Financial Controller is expected to have a strong background in management accounting, proficient in Media Ocean accounting system and advanced Excel skills.

The Role of the Financial Controller

• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of responsibilities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis against forecasts.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, depreciation journals and the fixed asset register.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC and Group requirements.
• Prepare and review Balance Sheet accounts, income files and Group reporting.
• Prepare budgets, reforecasts and cash flow forecasts.
• Analyse client profitability, staff efficiency and working capital.
• Manage credit insurance and quarterly intercompany reconciliations.
• Review expense and overhead postings within Mediaocean.
• Support Corporation Tax matters, working with the Finance Director and Group Tax Advisors.
• Respond to ad-hoc Group and senior management requests.
• Provide proactive financial updates and attend Board review meetings

Skills & Experience of the Financial Controller

• Proven experience in a finance management role, including team management.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing management accounts.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and Group reporting.
• Good understanding of VAT, HMRC compliance, working capital and cash flow.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide commercial insight.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to improving financial processes and reporting.
• Experience using Mediaocean

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Client recruitment needs.

Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.