Financial Control - Record Label and Live Music - Handle Recruitment : Job Details

An exciting and unique opportunity has become available for qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Financial Controller to join a world-renowned Record Label.

Working alongside the Financial Director and Senior Management, the role will be responsible for all aspects of commercial decision making and guidance across the business.

• Responsible for overseeing all finance related areas with the Management Accountant, which includes Reporting, Analysis and Forecasting
• Responsible for budgeting of artist expenditure, approval of recording costs budgets.
• Main point of contact for audit queries with both internal and external auditors, including hard-close, year-end, Statutory accounts.
• Responsible for month end close process including commentaries on P&L and cash flow. Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of general ledger, to include reconciliations, calculation of provisions/accruals and general review of accounts, journal posting.
• Ensure that all information provided to support P&L and Balance sheet amounts is accurate and adheres to accounting policies and that month end figures are supplied correctly and to deadline.
• Responsible for internal approvals on expenditure covering things such as tickets purchases, travel, marketing and recording budgets

The ideal candidate:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Music experience is absolutely essemtial
• Good academic background & strong analytical skills.
• Desirable systems experience includes SAP & Microsoft Office

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.