Financial Controller Fast-Growth TV Production Business

Financial Controller | Fast–Growth TV & Film Business | London

Harmonic are delighted to be working exclusively with a rapidly growing TV & Film company based in London.

The Business:

They are an award–winning production company involved in both the production and development of numerous successful TV & Film projects. Turnover has doubled from last year and now sits around GBP15m, with forecasts to increase turnover year on year. They work in a fantastic office space in a trendy part of London and the culture is one that has a real 'family–feel' to it.

Following recent investment from a major player in the industry, our client is looking to scale the business and are now looking for a Financial Controller/Head of Finance to run the finance function. This is the ideal opportunity for a senior finance professional with Media or Entertainment experience, who has the ambition and drive to scale a business.

The Role:

This is a new position which has arisen through growth, boosted by investment and a run of very successful shows. As the number one in finance, you will consolidate the management accounts and present them to the team. You will be working closely with the COO and Senior Leadership team on all matters from managing the FP&A, preparing Board packs, to contributing to both the financial and commercial strategy.

Currently, one of the Directors is a qualified accountant and they use an external accountancy practice to support on Bookkeeping, management accounts and payment processing. This is a broad position which will cover the budgeting, forecasting and profitability analysis with fantastic career progression opportunities. As the company continues to scale you will be responsible for building out and developing a team.

The Duties:

• Ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.
• Producing monthly management accounts and presenting to Senior Management
• Work with the COO to set a commercial and financial strategy for growth
• Leading on the Financial Planning & Analysis, including the budgeting & forecasting.
• Assist with the preparation of Board packs and other Management Information.
• Liaising with external accountants and monitoring the Productions.
• Ad–hoc duties

What we need to see (essential):

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified
• Experience in the creative industries (Entertainment, Media, Marketing/Advertising, TV, Film or Music)
• Strong communication skills.

What we'd like to see (bonus):

• Experience working in a Finance role in the TV or Film industry

Salary: GBP70,000 – GBP80,000

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