Rutherford Cross is thrilled to be retained by STV Group plc to recruit a Group Financial Controller and a Group Financial Accountant.
STV Group plc provides audiences with high quality content on air, online and on demand. The business is organised into two dynamic operating divisions – STV Audience and STV Studios – both supported by central enabling functions.
STV Group has a clear strategy to establish itself as both a globally recognised content powerhouse and Scotland’s leading platform for audiences and advertisers. The company aims to deliver higher‑margin revenue growth through new, technology‑enabled advertising capabilities, increased digital viewing, and expansion into audio – beginning with the launch of its new commercial radio station, STV Radio.
Focused on growing key content market segments while driving profitability and margin progression through international IP and catalogue expansion, STV Group will continue to attract and empower world‑class creative talent to bring its creativity to global screens.
Group Financial Controller
An opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Controller – a role which operates as a senior leader within STV Group plc, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all Group financial reporting while overseeing tax, regulatory and statutory obligations.
As owner of the Group’s consolidation, core controls environment and financial systems architecture, the post-holder leads the delivery of high quality financial information and insight to internal and external stakeholders, including the Board and Audit & Risk Committee. The role brings technical leadership across accounting, tax and financial governance, engages with advisers and auditors, and drives continuous improvement in reporting, control automation and the overall risk management framework.
For more information on the Group Financial Controller opportunity, view the Position Profile below, or contact Donna Galbraith: [email protected].
Group Financial Controller – Position Profile – click to open
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Group Financial Accountant
The role of Group Financial Accountant is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual. This position will involve a combination of statutory reporting, tax compliance and management accounting, as well as responsibility for testing key financial controls in line with the annual assurance plan. With regular interaction with senior members of the Finance team and the wider business, this is a highly visible role both within and outside the organisation. It is well suited to a newly qualified Chartered Accountant seeking their first move into industry, or to a candidate already operating in a similar industry role.
This represents a rare opportunity for a highly motivated, qualified accountant to join one of Scotland’s best-known brands and operate in the unique and changing environment of a plc business.
For more information on the Group Financial Accountant opportunity, view the Position Profile below, or contact Jonathan Donnelly: [email protected].
Group Financial Accountant – Position Profile – click to open
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STV is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
