Job Description
Title: Financial Controller
Salary: c.£85-100k
Location: Central London – 4/5 days a week
Ref: LD13097
Publishing Sector
The role:
A privately owned publishing company is seeking a Financial Controller to support the business through its next phase of growth.
This role will report directly to the CFO and manage a finance team of four. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, leadership ability, and a drive to improve team and organisational performance. The position is office-based, five days a week, with potential flexibility to work from home on Fridays in the future.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
* Drive efficiency by improving financial processes and reducing reporting timelines.
* Analyse financial and other KPIs against budget and previous performance at both group and departmental levels.
* Support post-merger integration efforts, including the preparation of consolidated management and statutory accounts.
* Coordinate the annual budgeting process.
* Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process.
* Oversee payroll and assist with pension scheme consolidation.
* Promote a culture of control and continuous improvement in financial operations.
* Lead the transition to a single, consolidated finance system by year-end.
* Collaborate with other departments to assess and support commercial projects and initiatives.
* Identify financial and commercial risks and opportunities.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
* Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance.
* Familiarity with foreign subsidiaries, group consolidations, and transfer pricing.
* Experience in subscription-based businesses is preferred.
* Strong leadership and team development skills.
* Commercial acumen and experience partnering with non-financial teams.
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
* Knowledge of statutory, tax, and compliance obligations.