Financial Controller - International

About the role

We are seeking a technically strong and commercially minded International Financial Controller to join a leading global media business. Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will oversee financial control, reporting and compliance across a portfolio of international entities. This hybrid role offers the chance to shape finance processes in a fast‑growing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own financial control, reporting and compliance across multiple international entities.
• Lead month‑end close, group reporting, transfer pricing and tax submissions.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and SOX requirements.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and support complex accounting matters.
• Manage statutory audits, regulatory reporting and local compliance.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury and Legal teams on key accounting issues.
• Lead and develop a small team, offshore shared services and external advisors.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and treasury funding requirements.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen the control environment.

Required profile

• ACA qualified (strong ACCA candidates considered).
• Big 4 or strong audit‑trained background.
• Experience managing multiple international entities.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with US GAAP and IFRS exposure.
• Experience of SOX controls, group reporting and statutory compliance.
• Proven people management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within media, sports, entertainment or another fast‑paced international business is highly desirable.
• SAP experience would be advantageous.

Required skills

• US GAAP
• IFRS
• SOX controls
• SAP

What we offer

• Salary £90,000 – £97,000 plus bonus and benefits.
• Hybrid working pattern.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high‑growth media organisation.