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- Lead cashflow management, reporting, and revenue recognition.
- Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Competitive salary (£50k-£60k) + benefits in a collaborative environment.
Job Title: Financial Controller – Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) Location: Hybrid Salary: £50,000–£60,000 (depending on experience), plus benefits including SimplyHealth and pension contribution. Are you an experienced financial professional seeking your next opportunity? We are hiring on behalf of a dynamic, fast-growing business in the creative sector. This organisation is known for its collaborative culture and innovative projects. They are seeking a Financial Controller for a 6–12 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. If you thrive in a hands-on role with a mix of strategic oversight and day-to-day financial management, this could be the perfect fit. Reporting to senior stakeholders, this is a high-impact role requiring strong financial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and adaptability. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation’s financial stability while supporting key operational functions. About the Role As Financial Controller, you will:
- Lead weekly cashflow management discussions, ensuring financial health and clarity.
- Oversee revenue recognition and monthly reporting, utilising tools like Xero and Synergist.
- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, especially for overseas clients, and actively manage credit control to maintain cashflow.
- Produce and track financial reports against budgets, working closely with team leads.
- Develop strong working relationships across the organisation, communicating financial procedures to non-financial stakeholders.
- Participate in project pipeline meetings, maintaining visibility of ongoing and upcoming projects.
- Collaborate on financial processes, including implementing flexible payment terms with clients to optimise cashflow.
- Support the preparation of year-end accounts (May year-end) with external assistance.
- Provide guidance and oversight for the studio administrator on finance-related tasks.
- Significant experience in financial management, preferably in a fast-paced or scale-up environment.
- Expertise in stakeholder engagement, including senior leadership, project managers, and external clients.
- Strong communication skills to explain financial processes clearly and build trusted relationships.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to improving financial systems and workflows.
- Assertiveness and confidence to establish boundaries and uphold financial procedures with clients and internal teams.
- Experience with Xero and a willingness to learn Synergist (training provided).
- Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA) are a plus but not essential.
- Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000.
- Flexible working: 3 days in-office, with 2 day remote per week.
- Benefits including 24 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension contribution, SimplyHealth, and the option to buy additional holidays.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment that values adaptability and creativity.
