Financial Controller (Mat Cover)

As a Financial Controller at Jellyfish Pictures, you will play a vital role in managing the financial operations of the company. You will work closely with the finance team, overseeing all financial aspects such as budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis. Additionally, you will collaborate with the executive team to develop financial strategies and provide advice and guidance on financial matters.

The Financial Controller will be expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of finance best practices and the ability to implement them effectively within a creative and dynamic environment.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a strong background in finance and a passion for the media production industry, this is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values creativity and expertise. Join Jellyfish Pictures and be part of a global team dedicated to creating breathtaking visual effects and animation.

This is a Maternity Cover FTC, with an ideal start date of 2nd September to ensure a smooth handover process. We are aiming for the contract to be 12-13 months in tenure. This is a hybrid role, based out of our Brixton, London studio. We usually work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop financial strategies and provide advice and guidance on financial matters
• Monitor and ensure compliance with financial regulations and laws
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and risk management
• Lead and manage the finance team, providing mentorship and guidance
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Prepare and present financial reports to the executive team and stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Experience in financial modelling would be advantageous
• Strong FP&A experience
• A background in system implementation
• CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior financial role, preferably within the media production industry
• Strong knowledge of finance best practices and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in financial management software and tools
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

At Jellyfish Pictures, we foster a community of diverse talent to create engaging worlds. We empower our employees to think creatively and collaboratively to achieve common goals. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that you can focus on your passion in a supportive environment conducive to growth. We're currently pursuing B Corp certification and offer a range of social events, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives to support our team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a recruitment process based solely on merit, without bias towards ethnicity, age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation/preference, national origin, religion, or any other protected category.

We have both flexible and hybrid working models on offer at Jellyfish Pictures, so whether you are remote, love coming into the studio or a mixture of both we try our best to accommodate a healthy work life balance.

Please do let us know which method of communication works best for you in the questions included in the application, as well as highlighting whether you require any reasonable adjustments to the screening or interview process.

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About Us:

Founded in 2001, Jellyfish Pictures has evolved from a "two-man band" into an internationally recognized operation. Renowned for our world-class animation and VFX, we've garnered multiple awards, including EMMY, BAFTA, and VES Awards, among others.

Last updated on Oct 20, 2023