An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a thriving global sports and entertainment business at their Watford office. This is a pivotal role within the finance function, offering you the chance to take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, and performance insights across multiple regions. What you''ll do: As Financial Controller based in Watford, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of an expanding international business. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve preparing comprehensive management reports for various regions while collaborating closely with local teams to ensure accurate forecasting and insightful variance analysis. You will oversee contract reviews for technical compliance under US GAAP as well as commercial viability. Month-end processes will see you managing complex journal entries across multiple categories while maintaining rigorous balance sheet reconciliations. Your expertise will be called upon during audits where you will facilitate smooth transitions between different accounting standards. In addition to supporting operational teams with tax matters and ad hoc requests, you will work hand-in-hand with global colleagues on budgeting exercises that underpin strategic decision-making. By driving process improvements-particularly around automation-you will help future-proof the finance function against ongoing growth. Success in this role requires not only technical proficiency but a