Central Entities Financial Controller in London

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table. Jellyfish, a company within The Brandtech Group, is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers.

The Brandtech Group is the world’s #1 digital only marketing services group with revenues in excess of $1 Billion. Present in more than 40 countries, working with 8 of the top 10 biggest advertisers in the world and 49 out of 100 biggest advertisers. With a BAFTA, an Emmy, a world-changing idea, recognized by Fast Company as one of the world's most innovative companies; CB Insights has named The Brandtech Group as one of the world's most valuable Unicorns. The group is the largest global digital content partner for many of the world's biggest brands and companies, often using its unique in-housing model. Clients include Apple, Adidas, Danone, Intuit, LVMH, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Reckitt, Renault-Nissan, PayPal, TikTok and Unilever. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will own the month-end close and reporting for two key central entities (Jellyfish Group Ltd and Jellyfish Digital Group Ltd), with a particular focus on review, validation and issue resolution across the P&L, balance sheet, working capital and intercompany positions. You will work closely with six Regional Controllers and the wider Group Finance team to ensure accurate, timely and well-supported group reporting across a complex, multi-entity environment.

This role is best suited to someone who has experience not only preparing financial information, but critically reviewing it, challenging unusual movements, strengthening close discipline, and coordinating inputs across multiple stakeholders.

Please note that this is a full-time position initially offered on a one-year fixed-term contract basis. However, Jellyfish is committed to fostering professional growth, with potential career paths leading to broader Group Financial Controller responsibilities, senior finance leadership roles, or specialist positions within finance transformation.

Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Take ownership of the month-end close for two central entities, with responsibility for reviewing and validating the P&L, balance sheet, working capital and intercompany positions before sign-off.
• Investigate and explain unusual movements, reconciliations, variances and exceptions, identifying root causes and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Prepare and coordinate close deliverables across the reporting cycle, including close trackers, reporting timetables, reconciliations, flux analysis, balance sheet reviews, revenue and payroll checks, and post-close reporting packs.
• Work closely with Regional Financial Controllers and the Group Financial Controller to coordinate group reporting inputs, maintain close discipline, and ensure consistency across entities and regions.
• Review the work of an Accountant, providing direction, quality control, coaching and support.
• Be the administrator for FloQast, overseeing user access, system configuration, and the effective operation of reconciliation and close management modules.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvements to deliver process standardisation and simplification.

Qualifications:

• Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or CIMA).
• Experience owning or reviewing month-end close for legal entities within a multi-entity business.
• Experience reviewing and challenging P&L, balance sheet and working capital movements, with the ability to investigate variances and reconcile issues to root cause.
• Experience with intercompany reconciliations in a group structure, including resolving mismatches across entities or stakeholders.
• Ability to explain financial issues clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders across all levels of the organisation in a multinational, matrix-structured organisation.
• Familiarity with finance systems, ideally FloQast, Sage or NetSuite.
• Interest in leading and developing an accounting professional, including setting clear objectives, providing direction and support, and monitoring their progress.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• When faced with a problem, you're good at adapting strategies and plans, and evaluate different options to find practical solutions.
• Commitment to ethical behaviour, with adherence to company policies and relevant financial regulations.

Additional Information:

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

• 💰 Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• 💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.
• 👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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