Financial Controller

Title: Financial Controller

Salary: c.£85-100k

Location: Central London - 4/5 days a week

Ref: LD13097

Publishing Sector

The role:

A privately owned publishing company is seeking a Financial Controller to support the business through its next phase of growth.

This role will report directly to the CFO and manage a finance team of four. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, leadership ability, and a drive to improve team and organisational performance. The position is office-based, five days a week, with potential flexibility to work from home on Fridays in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Drive efficiency by improving financial processes and reducing reporting timelines.
• Analyse financial and other KPIs against budget and previous performance at both group and departmental levels.
• Support post-merger integration efforts, including the preparation of consolidated management and statutory accounts.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process.
• Oversee payroll and assist with pension scheme consolidation.
• Promote a culture of control and continuous improvement in financial operations.
• Lead the transition to a single, consolidated finance system by year-end.
• Collaborate with other departments to assess and support commercial projects and initiatives.
• Identify financial and commercial risks and opportunities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance.
• Familiarity with foreign subsidiaries, group consolidations, and transfer pricing.
• Experience in subscription-based businesses is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Commercial acumen and experience partnering with non-financial teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of statutory, tax, and compliance obligations.