Financial Controller – Temporary (3‑6 months)

About the role

Our client, a leading entertainment company in London, is seeking an immediate, temporary Financial Controller for a 3‑6 month assignment. You will join a fast‑paced finance team and report directly to senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Own group financial accounting, statutory reporting and compliance.
• Lead month‑end close, consolidations, board reporting and financial analysis.
• Manage the annual audit process and strengthen financial controls and governance.
• Oversee treasury, cash management and balance‑sheet controls.
• Lead and develop a team of five finance professionals.
• Provide technical accounting support and financial insight to senior stakeholders.
• Drive finance transformation projects, system improvements and process optimisation.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong financial control experience.
• Proven ability to manage month‑end, audit and reporting cycles in a complex group environment.
• Experience leading a finance team and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Immediate availability or one‑week notice.

Required skills

What we offer

• Daily rate of £400‑£450 via an umbrella company, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on high‑visibility finance transformation projects.
• Supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment.