Financial Controller
- Permanent
Dartford, Kent
The details
Financial Controller
Reporting to: CFO
Overview
This is an opportunity for an experienced and dynamic finance professional to join a fast-growing, international organisation operating in a creative, project-led environment.
The business works with some of the biggest, globally recognised names in entertainment and is focused on ambitious long-term expansion.
The role offers exposure to a dynamic setting with strong career development potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leadership to provide analysis on performance, pricing, and project profitability.
- Manage and develop the finance team with two direct reports - ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high performance.
- Enhance financial systems and processes to support scalability and consistency across locations.
- Lead month-end and year-end processes
- Oversee statutory reporting, audits, tax, and insurance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and payment processes
Skills & Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Previous experience in a senior finance or Financial Controller position
- Experience within an international, project-based environment is highly desirable
- Proficient with modern accounting systems and advanced Excel
- High attention to detail and ability to collaborate across time zones
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business
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