Finance Manager - TV Production

An award–winning global Film and TV business are looking for a Production Finance Manager. Reporting into the senior management team and managing the production finance team this is crucial role.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working with global production finance teams to ensure consistency in production reporting & analysis and enforcing best practices across all divisions
• Partnering with Exec VFX Producers/ HOPs in strategic planning, providing general and specialized analysis
• Overseeing production finance, analysis and forecasting for the UK's portfolio of projects on a monthly and bi–monthly reporting cycle
• Manage team of Production Finance Analysts and oversee budget and Estimated Final Cost (EFC) reporting.
• Work with global teams to ensure consistent reporting and streamlined workflow.
• Oversee/ help prepare monthly revenue recognition reports.
• Provide expert knowledge in tax incentives across global sites
• Prepare cost analysis and other ad hoc reports as needed.
• Work with legal to assure local & global contracts are in place, contractual terms are followed, and payment schedules are issued in accordance with best practices.
• Provide guidance on bidding and deal strategies including scenario planning
• Oversee onboarding, coaching and training of the UK Production analysts.

Profile:

• Previous Production or Media experience
• An ability to manage several budgets simultaneously
• Able to liaise and build relationships with non–finance colleagues.
• Can demonstrate a commercial and forward thinking approach to the accounting function.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under–represented backgrounds – we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.