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.

Job Description

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will work closely with six Regional Controllers within a larger Finance department, taking ownership of two key central entities: Jellyfish Group Ltd and Jellyfish Digital Group Ltd. In this role, you will review and validate month-end close, conduct variances and results analysis, and consolidate financial information across multiple regions.

At Jellyfish, we are 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 and group reporting. The role combines hands-on financial control with coordination, process improvement, and system enhancement activities, alongside team leadership of one direct report.

Please note that this is a full-time position initially offered on a one-year fixed-term contract basis.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Take ownership of month-end close and reporting for two central entities, including validation of the P&L, Balance Sheet and Working Capital, ensuring delivery in line with the reporting timetable.

• Report on Balance Sheet and Working Capital variances, providing detailed analysis of key account movements and underlying drivers.

• Prepare and issue all month-end close and group reporting deliverables, including close trackers, reporting timetables, revenue and payroll validations, intercompany balances, period-end checks, and both in-close and post-close reporting packs covering reconciliations, flux analysis, unusual movements, and Balance Sheet status updates.

• Lead and develop a small team (currently one direct report, an Accountant) while working closely with Regional Financial Controllers and the Group Financial Controller on group-level calculations, reporting summaries and coordination activities.

• Act as 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).

• Knowledge of accounting principles and Record to Report (R2R) processes.

• Familiarity with finance systems, ideally FloQast, Sage or NetSuite.

• Ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across all levels of the organisation in a multinational, matrix-structured organisation.

• 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 in a fast-paced environment 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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