Finance Manager

• TV Production
• £55-60,000 (dep on exp) + generous bonus & extensive benefits
• Excellent career prospects

This multiple-award winning scripted TV Production indie already has impressive range of multi-genre titles with a worldwide reputation for delivering successful, cutting edge and high-quality content.

They now require a hands-on but commercially astute Finance Manager.

Reporting to the CFO managing the day-to-day financial operations incorporating reporting, actuals and budgeting & planning/FP&A as well as leading/developing a small finance team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Managing the finance function ensuring all accounting & reporting is accurate and timely.
• Preparing accurate monthly management accounts including cashflow and group consolidation.
• Manage/develop their planning function including annual budgets, quarterly forecast, long-range plans and ad hoc financial modelling/analysis as directed by the CFO
• Working with the auditors to ensure a smooth, efficient and timely year end audit process.
• Preparing departmental reports to ensure department heads manage their budgets effectively in line with company policy.      
• Responsibility for VAT submissions including the SPV VAT groups.
• Working closely with the Production Executives/Managers to ensure production cost reports are kept up to date and productions remain on budget.
• Oversight and management of individual Production Accounting teams on larger scripted projects.
• Responsibility for UK tax credit submissions on completion of productions ensuring all costs have been captured and the cost reports are accurate.
• Ensuring financial controls are fit for purpose and implemented correctly.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven background in managing a month-end process
• TV /Film production experience preferred but not essential but a passion/interest in the industry is paramount
• Able to show initiative and be proactive in suggesting improvements to working practices
• A self-starter who can work autonomously and manage multiple projects/deadlines all at once
• Pro-active with a natural curiosity and good sense of humour  
• Thrives in a fast-paced but relaxed and creative environment.