Financial Controller - FTC

Financial Controller | £90,000 per annum | 12-month FTC | Immediate Start YMB & Ancestry Visas accepted Altum Consulting are partnering with a global media client to recruit for a Financial Controller, offering the chance to work in a complex, listed business environment. This is a broad, hands-on opportunity with real visibility across the business. Alongside owning monthly financial reporting, controls and the integrity of the numbers, you'll lead and develop a team, work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation and play an active role in supporting commercial decision-making. We're looking for someone already operating at Financial Controller level, with strong technical foundations, Group-level experience and the confidence to build relationships across finance and the wider business. You'll need to be technically credible, commercially minded and comfortable leading people in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 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.

What we're looking for: Big 4 trained, ACA or CA qualified

Previous experience operating as a Financial Controller

Strong Group-level reporting experience

A few years of post-qualified experience within industry, including experience operating in the UK market

Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS

Confident across month-end, financial controls, audit and balance sheet review

Previous team management experience

Someone comfortable joining a new business and getting up to speed quickly

Available immediately or at short notice

If this is something of interest, please reach out Anya Keinzley for further information on the attached details.