Financial Controller / Finance Business Partner
Application Deadline: 29 June 2025
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Flexible
Location: London
Compensation: £44,100 - £52,500 / year
Description
Financial Controller/Finance Business Partner, Polyarts
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Salary range: £44,100 - £52,500, DOE
Basis: Full time – 35 hours per week. Part time/flexible options can be explored
Location: London Somerset House/hybrid working
Polyarts is a dynamic and genre-crossing artist management company representing a diverse roster of talent across classical, jazz, film, and multimedia. As we continue to grow and operate independently, we are seeking a Financial Controller / Business Partner to lead our financial operations and support our strategic ambitions.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of a fast-evolving creative business. You will be responsible for all aspects of financial control, reporting, and planning, while acting as a strategic partner to the Polyarts leadership team. You’ll also play a key role in developing tailored financial processes that reflect our distinctive business model.
Key Accountabilities
· Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting for Polyarts.
· Act as the primary finance liaison between Polyarts and the HarrisonParrott Group.
· Design and implement financial processes suited to short booking cycles, royalties, and multi-party contracts.
· Provide financial insight to support commercial and strategic decisions.
· Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.
· Support audit preparation and statutory accounts.
· Champion automation and digital finance tools.
· Train and support Polyarts staff on financial systems and best practices.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills and Experience:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experience in financial control, ideally in a creative or project-based environment
Strong understanding of royalties, IP-related income, and multi-currency transactions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
Strong PowerBI skills
SUN experience is desirable
Benefits
· The post carries 25 days of paid holiday per year pro rata in addition to statutory bank and public holidays. 5 of these days are to be taken during the office closure period in December.
· After 3 months of continuous employment the post holder will automatically be enrolled into the Company’s Pension Scheme.
· Life assurance: 3 x annual salary.
· Hybrid workplace model.
· Flexible starting and ending times.
· Employee Assistant Programme
· Plus, Somerset House residents’ benefits: - I Love Covent Garden Card - Northbank Privilege Card - Corporate rate at Waldorf Fitness First - Community membership rates at King’s College Gyms - Covent Garden Physio – introductory rate: 10%
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