Financial Controller – 12‑month Fixed‑Term Contract

About the role

Altum Consulting are partnering with a global media client to recruit a Financial Controller for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract in London. This broad, hands‑on position offers real visibility across a complex, listed business environment, with responsibility for monthly financial reporting, controls, and number integrity while leading a team and supporting commercial decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Own the delivery and review of accurate monthly management accounts.
• Lead detailed reviews of the financials, including variance analysis against budget and prior year.
• Maintain a robust financial control environment and ensure compliance with IFRS and Group accounting policies.
• Review key balance‑sheet reconciliations and accounting entries.
• Lead month‑end reporting, commentary and analysis.
• Improve the month‑end close with a focus on efficiency, automation and reducing reporting timelines.
• Lead the year‑end audit and manage queries through to resolution.
• Support accounting changes arising from projects and wider business developments.
• Manage and develop a team.

Required profile

• Big 4 trained, ACA or CA qualified.
• Previous experience operating as a Financial Controller.
• Strong Group‑level reporting experience.
• Several years of post‑qualified experience within industry, including UK market exposure.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS.
• Confidence across month‑end, financial controls, audit and balance‑sheet review.
• Previous team management experience.
• Comfortable joining a new business and getting up to speed quickly.
• Available immediately or at short notice.

Required skills

• IFRS
• Financial reporting
• Variance analysis
• Financial controls
• Audit
• Balance‑sheet reconciliation
• Automation of month‑end close