Financial Controller (Hybrid, London)

About the role

We are seeking a Financial Controller to join a global advertising business on a permanent basis. The role is hybrid, requiring 2‑3 days per week in our London office, and involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance for multiple entities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly forecasts, annual budgets and management reports for selected entities.
• Submit and maintain data in Hyperion, including forecasts, budgets and consolidated reporting.
• Coordinate intercompany matching, working capital reporting and cash‑flow forecasts.
• Lead the preparation and sign‑off of monthly consolidation files, balance‑sheet reconciliations and financial reporting packs.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, recharge calculations and statutory reporting (UK GAAP, US GAAP, VAT, PSA).
• Act as primary contact for external auditors and lead audit deliverables.
• Oversee consolidated tax reporting, internal tax questionnaires and UK statutory tax queries.
• Approve journal entries and support payment approvals for the shared service centre.

Required profile

• ACA, ACCA or CA qualified with audit experience.
• 1‑2 years post‑qualification experience in industry.
• Strong double‑entry bookkeeping knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Required skills

• Hyperion
• Advanced Excel
• Double‑entry bookkeeping
• UK GAAP and US GAAP
• Payroll reconciliation
• Consolidation and intercompany matching
• Tax reporting (VAT, PSA)
• Journal entry approval