Hybrid Assistant Financial Controller – UK, France

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About the role

  • Oversee the financial operations and reporting for Side’s UK and French entities.
  • Deliver accurate and timely management and financial reporting, maintaining a robust control environment.
  • Support audits and compliance across both jurisdictions.
  • Manage two finance staff, working closely with shared services and cross-functional teams in operations and HR.
  • Partner with local leadership and the group finance team to ensure consistent practices and financial integrity.
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes for UK and France entities, ensuring accuracy in D365.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and prepayments with proper supporting documentation.
  • Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure ledgers are audit-ready.
  • Manage intercompany balances and cross-border recharges in line with group policies.
  • Support preparation of statutory accounts and audit support files, responding to queries and coordinating with external auditors.
  • Manage and develop a small team of finance staff, providing coaching and performance oversight.
  • Promote strong internal controls and support rollout of group-wide finance initiatives.
  • Liaise with shared service centre on AP/AR processes for timely and accurate processing.
  • Identify and lead opportunities for automation and process improvement in financial reporting.
  • Act as the first point of contact for operational finance questions from business stakeholders.
  • Partner with regional leaders to provide finance insight and support decision-making.
  • Monitor and report on cost centre spend and budget adherence across UK and France.
  • Ensure local compliance with tax, payroll, and accounting standards under UK GAAP and French GAAP.
  • Assist with preparation of group consolidation packs and ensure reporting alignment.

Requirements

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with several years post-qualified experience.
  • Strong background in financial reporting and accounting operations in a multi-entity environment.
  • Experience managing a small finance team.
  • Working knowledge of D365 or similar ERP systems.
  • Excellent technical accounting knowledge and hands-on approach to monthly reporting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Well organised and used to working to tight deadlines in a mainly manual finance environment.
  • Fluency in English; French language skills a plus but not required.
  • Previous experience in media, games, or technology sectors advantageous.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Holidays
  • Flexible working
  • Regular team socials.
  • A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
  • We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme.
  • Studio based in Kings Cross.
  • Onsite amenities include a gym, café, pub and transport to and from Kings Cross station.
  • We operate a hybrid model of office and remote working.

Job title

Assistant Financial Controller – UK, France

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Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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