Financial Controller

at  Sentric

Company Description
Recently acquired by Believe, Sentric Music is in an exciting phase of significant growth into new markets. Sentric Music Group is a rapidly expanding music publishing company with 100+ employees based across our offices in Liverpool, London, Hamburg, Palma, New York and LA. The company handles copyright and royalty administration for a large client base consisting of songwriters, record labels and music catalogue owners. Our industry-challenging platform is transforming the traditional models for royalty collection and our client base is consistently growing.
Believe is above all a passion for music, tech, and digital marketing, shared by over 2,020 talented people in more than 50 countries. It is a visionary and entrepreneurial spirit that drives us and makes us a world leader in the digital distribution of music.
Believe is a tribe of experts who successfully meet the challenges of the transformation of our music industry every day. It’s an adventure, a human adventure, and one that is propitious and stimulating for all of us.
Finally, Believe is a story that began in 2005 and that we must continue to narrate, now, and with you. Believe’s mission is to develop labels and artists in the most suitable way, at each stage of their career and development, in all local markets around the world, with respect, expertise, fairness and transparency.
Job Description
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial health, managing the accounting functions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing financial insights to the leadership team. You will play a key role in budgeting, financial planning, and internal controls. The Financial Controller is responsible for leading the liaison with the Group headquarters in Paris.

SKILLS

Required

• Very strong technical accounting skills; can demonstrate application of technical skills in complex situations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in Excel and advanced financial modelling
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing a finance team
• Ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders

Desirable

• French-speaking

KNOWLEDGE

Required

• Knowledge of GAAP / IFRS and relevant tax laws and regulations
• Knowledge of applying revenue recognition criteria and working to ensure revenue recognition processes comply with audit requirements

Desirable

• Understanding of the music- and music publishing industry

EXPERIENCE

Required

• Minimum of 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in financial leadership roles

Desirable

• Experience of working in a high-growth environment Experience of working in the music or entertainment industry Experience of working in an international business

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level
• Must be a CCAB qualified accountant
  Additional Information

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management account for use by the Sentric Management team
• Oversee the reporting of Sentric financial results to the Group headquarters in Paris in line with Group reporting guidelines and IFRS
• Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP
• Prepare detailed explanations for variances

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop financial plans that align with company objectives
• Create and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Ensure all accounting processes comply with legal requirements and Group processes
• Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Coordinate audits with external auditors and ensure timely completion of audits

Tax and Regulatory

• Manage tax filings, including VAT, corporation tax, WHT and any other applicable taxes
• Ensure compliance with all financial and legal requirements

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting tools.

Qualifications