Group Financial Controller
Technology / Media / Gaming
Ref: DC52948
- Permanent
- Central London
- Six figure basic + bonus + benefits
Our client is a highly acquisitive private equity backed group that has nearly doubled in size in the last 2.5 years, operating in the digital games market. It has delivered consistent growth year-on-year through executing a programme of acquisitions and investments. The Company develops, publishes and distributes highly engaging games to a global audience of over 400 million monthly active users across mobile, social and online platforms. Founded more than 20 years ago, it has successfully grown a huge global audience in over 195 countries and across six continents. It has a unique understanding of the digital games space and has developed a strong portfolio of high-quality mobile games, has extensive worldwide distribution, and an internationally recognised brand name that has generated more than 4 billion downloads.
Description
Reporting to the Group CFO, the Group Financial Controller is accountable for controllership, IFRS reporting, finance operations and the internal control environment within the international Group. The role leads the accounting & finance operations function of the Group and countries, with main responsibilities covering external reporting and accounting, internal control and compliance, finance operations and M&A accounting.
Skills
The successful candidate will be a ACA qualified accountant, or equivalent, with experience gained either in a financial control role within a high growth, technology led, group or as an Audit Director in a international accountancy firm. You will have strong technical skills and be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
Apply
To apply for this role, please use the Apply button, or alternatively, email your CV to David Craig: dcraig@walkerhamill.com quoting reference DC52948.
Please note that due to the expected volume of applications we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. If you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 30 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in private equity, media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe. For more information, please see www.walkerhamill.com.