Financial Controller Fast Growth Publishing Scale Up London

Financial Controller | Fast Growth Publishing Scale Up | London

Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's leading book publishers, in the search for a Financial Controller to join their established and high performance finance function.

The Business:

Our client is one of the most established, reputable businesses within the sector. Spanning multiple genres and award winning publications they are an international business with a strong global presence across Europe and North America.

Throughout the last 5 years of growth, the business have retained their values led culture, with a support atmosphere in place alongside a truly dynamic and exciting working environment. Working from modern offices in a central part of London, the company offer flexibility with working from home for 3 days of the week.

The Role:

As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for a range of crucial duties to aid the successful running of the finance function and contribution to the wider business. Duties will also cover line management of a team of 6, while also reporting into a fantastic Finance Director well known for mentorship and development skills. The role will require a strong controllership background with experience of having tight control over cash flow.

Duties:

• Ownership of the Management Accounts ensuring smooth month-end procedures.
• Monthly cash flow reporting
• Take responsibility for accurate royalty processing by the team
• Monthly board pack production
• Support with preparation of budgeting and annual forecasting process
• Prepare annual statutory accounts across group entities
• Contributing to the cashflow forecasting and budgeting.
• Driving process improvements and efficiencies.
• Lead and take responsibility for annual audit
• Mentoring junior finance colleagues.
• Ad-Hoc projects to support the Finance Director.

What we need to see (essential):

• Fully qualified (ACCA / ACA / ICAS / ICAEW)
• Experience with Royalties (Publishing, Music, TV, Film etc.)

What we'd like to see (bonus):

• Background in publishing

Salary: £80k - £90k + potential discretionary bonus

Location: London (2-3 days in office)

If this is of interest, please get in touch at or apply online.

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.

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.