Finance Controller

Location:

London Based (Hybrid/Remote),

Reports to:

Finance Director, Salary:
Up to £75,000 plus bonus

Platform Media is an industry leading, central hub for branded entertainment, marketing, and monetisation. Its three content labels focus on original content creation. The business has kicked off a new era with a blockbuster lineup of originals in sport and entertainment. Recent hit launches from the supergroup include Olivia Attwood’s Olivia’s House, BBC’s The Traitors:
Uncloaked, The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Wanging On with Graham Norton & The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby.

The Finance Controller is responsible for leading the company’s financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial control, and providing strategic financial insight to support business decision-making. This role combines hands-on financial management with leadership and strategic partnership to senior management.

• Prepare, review, and present accurate and timely financial statements, including consolidated Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports
• Deliver regular financial reports and in-depth analysis to Senior Management
• Identify key trends, risks, and variances, and provide clear explanations and recommendations
• Own the group reporting process, including consolidation of multiple legal entities, inter-company eliminations and reconciliation of group balances

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with business stakeholders
• Develop rolling forecasts and financial models to support business planning and performance management
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, highlighting variances and corrective actions

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, legislation, and regulatory requirements
• Manage internal and external audit processes, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors

• Oversee cash flow management to ensure liquidity and financial stability
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other financial obligations
• Monitor working capital and implement improvements where necessary
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team
• Ensure appropriate delegation, workload management, and professional development
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Finance Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior finance role
• Advanced expertise in Xero, including manipulation and analysis of system-generated financial data
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in preparing consolidated group accounts
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective leadership and people management capabilities
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience in reporting into a group parent company is considered a plus

🌴 26 days annual leave

💻 Hybrid working with flexible hours