Financial & Budget Controller - GCN

About OML:

Only Much Louder Entertainment is a market-leading, full-service creative and entertainment business network that has instigated pop culture for over two decades by creating iconic moments across television, digital content, fan experiences, branded entertainment and in the artist-creators community. Celebrated for creating India's first multi-genre music festival, the NH7 Weekender, Only Much Louder has built India’s independent music and comedy scene from the ground-up. They won the first-ever Branded Content and Entertainment Cannes Lion for ‘Dewarists’ and have been the first homegrown content business to have a strong footprint in over 22 countries.

Today, Only Much Louder businesses include -:

Artist Management: Representing the best talent in the country including comedians, actors, chefs, hosts, writers, directors, creators, illusionists,  and more.

Content Studio: Developing and producing original long-form scripted and unscripted content for television and streaming platforms since 2016 with over 32 shows and 69 comedy specials, across Amazon Prime, Netflix, MTV, Disney Hotstar and more.

Branded Content: With businesses in the creative and branded content space Only Much Louder  has serviced some of the biggest global brands like Tinder, Netflix, OPPO India, Amazon, Tira Beauty,  Canva India and more.

1862: A groundbreaking branded content and influencer marketing agency with active campaigns in 22 countries and teams in Russia, Poland, Nigeria and Japan.

GCN: The full-service strategic and creative agency at the intersection of advertising, branded content, communication design and social media.

About GCN:

As the digital content division of OML Entertainment, the Global Creator Network (GCN) develops branded content together with creators and influencers across various digital platforms. We strive to drive digital campaign resonance through-the-line, backing our solutions with strong data insights and measuring impact all through.

Over the last 2 and a half years, we have co-created more than 10,500 pieces of content and worked with over 380 creators, building equity for the brands and the creators we work with. We have delivered campaigns in over 17 countries across the regions of SEA, India, China, Africa, Middle East, Europe and Latin America.

As a team we’re passionate about content and pride ourselves in a ‘creator-first’ ethos -representing not just the brands interest but also helping creators grow and develop when we engage with them.

Our teams are based out of Mumbai (India), Moscow (Russia) and Thailand (Bangkok) are structured to plan and deliver campaigns for specific areas or clusters across the globe.

We’re looking for someone to lead our Media and Analytics team that is in charge of the analytical strategy behind our content decisions and impact measurement. A high awareness of digital trends and the necessary skills to analyse, strategise & execute them while working with creators, influencers and KOL's across multiple geographies, will be needed.

The team works cross-functionally to translate the incredible amount of data on digital platforms, content consumption patterns, creator trends and digital landscapes to shape business and content decisions. The team also evaluates the general programming and content strategy, in addition to leading competitive analysis. The team partners closely with the leadership at OML on the strategic insights provided to inform critical business decisions.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller/ Production Budget Controller to oversee the financial operations of our agency and production businesses. This role is pivotal in ensuring cost efficiency, financial integrity, and profitability across these departments.
 

Responsibilities and Duties will include:

• Collaborate closely with team members to monitor daily financial activities

• Implement strategies to minimize project costs and enhance profitability  

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for each team

• Conduct regular audits to verify the appropriateness of commissioned vendors for projects

• Evaluate vendor contracts and expenses to ensure alignment with project objectives and budget constraints.

• Develop and enforce policies for vendor selection and cost approvals.Expense Authorization and Oversight:                                                                                 

• Scrutinize all cost items, providing justification and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Maintain detailed records of all financial transactions and approvals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial and budget management, with a focus on cost control and auditing.
• Proven track record of reducing costs and improving financial efficiency in a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross functional teams.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools; experience with [specific software] is a plus.
  
  
  

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to make informed decisions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Our Culture:

•  We build opportunities for our artists, brands and fans; and it’s important for us to be reliable and efficient 

• We demonstrate honesty, excellence and commitment to success 

• ‘It’s not my job’ is not part of our vocabulary, we even stuff envelopes 

• We make mistakes, but only to learn from them to build resilience 

• We take care of ourselves and our colleagues 

• We are our own managers 

• We are committed to equality and inclusion 

• We are mindful of the strain on the Earth's resources and are committed to reversing the trend with our behaviours where possible