Financial Controller | VC Backed Games Studio | Sheffield (Hybrid) | Full-time or Part-time
Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with a high growth Games studio in their search for a Financial Controller.
The business is backed two leading Venture Capital funds that have a track record of early investments into some of the biggest Tech start-up success stories in the UK & Europe. As such, you'll be joining a well-funded start-up where you'll have the opportunity to directly influence the strategy as the business scales.
You'll join a diverse, friendly and sociable Gaming workplace environment where cross-departmental collaboration has been central to their success thus far. They have a fantastic office space in Sheffield and the option to work from home on a flexible, hybrid basis.
Role
As Financial Controller reporting into the Head of Operations, you will have the key remit of building and professionalising the finance function alongside a part-time Consultant CFO, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and accurate financial data delivery.
- Lead day-to-day operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing and expense management.
- Oversee all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers.
- Identify and implement process improvements and new systems to enhance efficiency.
- Be the point of contact for external auditors, facilitating audit processes, and ensuring timely completion of requirements.
- Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts and budgets to support strategic decision-making and business planning processes.
- Monitor cash flow projections and liquidity requirements, implement cashmanagement strategies, and ensure availability of funds for operational needs.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and financial
- reporting standards.
- Support and challenge business stakeholders based on financial analysis and insights.
- Analyse financial performance, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities, developing recommendations for operational planning and forecasting targets.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- 5+ years senior finance experience in a start-up or SME environment
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
- Excellent accounting software user with advanced Excel skills.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all departments and levels of the business.
- You're proactive, and comfortable both working independently in addition to collaborating with executives.
Bonus experience
- Experience working in Gaming or similar industries (e.g Technology, Software & Media)
Benefits
- Base salary: £60,000 - £70,000
- Hybrid working
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.