Group Financial Controller | High-Growth Entertainment Business | Woking & London

Harmonic are delighted to be exclusively supporting a fast-paced and ambitious business within the entertainment sector in their search for a Group Financial Controller.

This is a pivotal role leading the Group Finance function, providing technical excellence, financial governance, and commercial insight in a rapidly evolving environment. Reporting to senior leadership, you’ll play a critical role in driving efficiency, ensuring accuracy in statutory reporting, and supporting the organisation’s continued growth trajectory.

You’ll lead and develop a small, high-performing team, work closely with stakeholders on strategic projects, and bring rigour to cash management, treasury, and Group-level reporting. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially astute finance leader who thrives in dynamic, entrepreneurial settings.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a talented finance team
• Overseeing monthly consolidations and Group-level financial reporting
• Driving accuracy in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and treasury activities
• Supporting financing and refinancing, including covenant compliance and lender reporting
• Partnering with senior leadership on M&A, refinancing, and other strategic initiatives
• Leading the preparation of Group consolidated financial statements under IFRS
• Acting as primary contact for external auditors, managing statutory audits and compliance filings
• Providing technical guidance on complex accounting matters (revenue recognition, IFRS 16, financial instruments, business combinations, etc.)
• Driving continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and internal controls
• Supporting regulatory and tax compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions
• Ad hoc tasks to support the wider finance function

What We Need to See (Essentials):

• At least 3 years post-qualified (ACA preferred)
• Previous experience in a group-level role
• Demonstrated experience in managing audits and statutory reporting, cash management, and strong technical accounting knowledge
• A passion for the entertainment industry

What We’d Like to See (Bonus):

• Previous experience in the media/entertainment/creative industries

Package:

Location: Guildford/Woking with occasional travel to London

Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days work from home

If this is of interest, please get in touch with your CV at halle.paredes@harmonicfinance.com or give me a call on 0203 773 3530

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.