Financial Controller

Our Client and the Role

We are supporting a Watford-based business recruiting a Financial Controller. This is a newly-created position which sees you working closely with senior finance and offers great exposure across the business. It\’s a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance professional looking to grow in a dynamic and creative environment.

Main Duties

• Take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, including bank reconciliations, journals, and balance sheet management
• Prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all ledgers and entities
• Support the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors and ensuring all compliance and reporting standards are met
• Lead and mentor junior finance staff, ensuring high-quality transactional processing (AP/AR)
• Partner with the Finance Director to support wider forecasting, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives, maintaining and strengthening internal controls

The Successful Candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong audit background (ideally from a Top 10 firm)
• Technical grounding, with experience in management and financial reporting
• Previous team management experience, including oversight of transactional staff
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel skills and systems experience
• Media or Production industry exposure is a bonus

What’s on Offer?

• Salary range £70,000 – £80,000
• On-site parking and easily accessible Watford location
• Collaborative and creative working environment
• Office-based role, 5 days per week, with a supportive and experienced finance team