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Posted 12 August, 2026

Financial Controller - Film/TV

Handle Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Financial Controller - TV/Film

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Award winning production company are looking for a qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Financial Controller to join a highly diverse and creative team and own and develop a high functioning finance division.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Deliver a fit for purpose control environment to underpin the group's financial accounting, reporting and risk management operations
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  • Produce timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements
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  • Own transactional finance, payroll, treasury, and cash flow management (AP & AR), transforming and automating these areas
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  • Oversee financial compliance, including VAT returns, statutory accounts, and corporation tax filings
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  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and funding bodies as required
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  • Implement and improve internal controls and financial systems to support efficient operations
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  • Mentor and develop a high functioning finance team and contribute to a collaborative and professional wider finance function
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Skills/Attributes

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  • Professionally qualified accountant
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  • Previous team management experience
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  • Comfortable with multi currency transactions
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  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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  • Detail oriented and well organised
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  • Comfortable prioritising multiple issues/tasks
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  • Ability to work under pressure
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  • Previous experience in the TV/Film industries is strongly preferred
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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.