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Senior Financial Controller
Senior Financial Controller | Music Industry | London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Salary: Up to £95,000 + bonus + excellent benefits
About the Role
This is a rare and exceptional Financial Controller opportunity within the music industry. You'll partner with some of the world's biggest record labels and artists, working alongside an exceptional CFO and Executive Leadership Team to transform the finance function. This is more than a traditional controllership role—you'll take a strategic seat at the table, advising senior leaders (including the CFO, Finance Director, Chief Licensing Officer and Director of Tax) on Distribution, Transformation, People, Change and Projects.
With significant investment in finance transformation and exposure to an outstanding leadership team, this role offers:
- A chance to expand your experience, increase commercial impact, and accelerate your career in finance.
- A position that bridges technical competence, business insight, and leadership.
Why This Role Excites You
Here’s what makes this opportunity unique:
- Direct influence on key business decisions, acting as a trusted business partner.
- Collaboration with top-tier record labels and artists, providing strategic financial support.
- The chance to shape the future of finance, driving system improvements and process enhancements.
- An active role in finance leadership, developing a high-performing team while deputising for the Finance Director.
- Visibility at the highest level, presenting insights to Executive and Board stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
The role spans both strategic business partnering and financial control excellence:
- Oversee monthly/quarterly/year-end financial close.
- Develop management accounts, Board packs, and financial reporting.
- Main fast statutory accounts, regulatory reporting, and external audit.
- Drive financial controls, compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS, and governance.
- Implement working capital management and balance sheet strategies.
- Continuously improve finance processes and systems.
- Provide strategic insight to senior stakeholders across Distribution, Transformation, Talent, People, and Projects.
About You
We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with ** Financial Controller experience** and the leadership gravitas for a highly visible role.
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You’ll bring: ✅ Experience as a Controller or Senior Controller with a proven track record. ✅ Strong technical accounting expertise, including UK GAAP/IFRS, statutory reporting, and audits. ✅ Ability to produce high-quality financial reports and maintain a robust control environment. ✅ Outstanding business partnering and stakeholder management skills. ✅ Experience leading and developing finance teams. ✅ The confidence to influence Executive and Board-level discussions. ✅ A proactive, transformation-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
This is an unusual opportunity to join one of the most respected music industry organisations. You’ll work in a hybrid model (3 days in office), alongside an exceptional Executive Leadership Team with:
- Technical finance leadership, commercial business partnering, and impact at all levels.
- A role that combines hands-on control with strategic transformation—making a measurable difference.
- The chance to advance your career while working in an industry you love.
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