Financial Controller | Music SME | Hybrid

Financial Controller | Music SME | London / Hybrid

As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of the finance function, working closely with the Finance Director to ensure robust controls, accurate reporting, and efficient processes across the group. You will manage day-to-day finance operations, support project teams on budgetary matters, and provide meaningful financial insight to senior leadership.

• Take full ownership of the accounting function across the group with the support of an outsourced finance team
• Prepare and maintain monthly management accounts, delivering timely and accurate reporting to leadership
• Own cash flow forecasting, with rolling projections to support strategic decision-making
• Manage VAT returns and maintain forward VAT planning, alongside liaison with external advisors on tax credit opportunities
• Manage inter-company accounting and cross-border transactions across the group's international entities
• Support and advise producers and project teams on budgets, payment schedules, and commercial risk
• Drive project margin control, identify efficiencies and learnings
• Lead client communication on invoicing, payment schedules, and outstanding balances
• Coordinate with external accountants across year-end, payroll, and statutory reporting cycles
• Develop financial dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility across the business
• Partner with the CEO and leadership on the development of new commercial initiatives, bonus and commission structures, and scalable finance processes
• Ad hoc tasks to support the wider business

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager
• Experience in media, music, or entertainment
• Strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness

Working Pattern: Hybrid (very flexible, London-based)

If this is of interest, please get in touch with your CV at hall or call

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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.