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We're working with a growing theatre company based in SW London/Woking, looking for a Senior Finance Manager to lead the Production Finance function and support a busy portfolio of live productions. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for a team of four, combining production accounting, technical accounting, tax, cash flow and stakeholder management. Responsibilities: Oversee weekly production reporting, providing General Managers with a clear view of pre-production costs, running profits and show-by-show performanceLead and manage a team of 3 production Finance professionals, ensuring timely and accurate production accountsOversee monthly management accounts, group reporting and production profit forecastsManage and oversee production, group, SPV and investor cash flow forecasting and reportingEnsure appropriate technical accounting treatment is applied across productions, including consolidation, equity accounting and level of control considerationsOversee taxation and compliance requirements across productions, including Theatre Tax Relief and other relevant production tax mattersEnsure statutory accounts and tax returns are completed accurately and on timeAct as a key point of contact for the annual audit, working closely with auditors and senior finance stakeholdersReview weekly payment runs and work closely with purchase ledger and payroll teams to ensure effective transactional processingContribute to budgeting and reforecasting processes, maintaining accurate show-by-show profit forecastsIdentify and lead process improvement initiatives, making effective use of existing and new finance systemsProvide technical accounting and tax advice to the Productions team and wider business Requirements:ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountantStrong experience within live entertainment, theatre or production financeProven experience in production accounting, ideally across multiple live productionsStrong understanding of the technical accounting, taxation and compliance requirements relevant to live productions, including Theatre Tax ReliefPrevious line management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a teamComfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering accurate work to tight deadlinesExperience of process improvement and finance systems, with a track record of improving processes and ways of workingStrong Excel and financial reporting skillsMust be able to commute to Woking and work in the office 3 days per week 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.

Finance Manager - MediaThe OpportunityWe are looking for a Finance Manager to join a growing media business, reporting to the Finance Director and taking ownership of a broad finance function. This is a hands-on role covering month-end, bookkeeping, project accounting, revenue recognition, media accruals, reporting and forecasting, alongside the management of two Finance Assistants. Ideal for a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with 3-4 years' relevant experience who is ready to take the next step.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the finance team and manage two Finance Assistants.Manage the month-end close process.Oversee project finances, revenue recognition and media accruals.Produce budgets, forecasts and management reports.Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.Review sales invoices and supplier requests.Improve finance processes, systems and controls.Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to the wider business.Support the Finance Director with wider projects.Identify opportunities to use technology and AI to improve efficiency.About YouACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.3-4 years' relevant finance experience.Experience within media, creative, entertainment or service-based businesses.Strong accounting and double-entry knowledge.Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills.Confident using finance systems and improving processes.Previous experience managing or mentoring junior staff.Organised, proactive and commercially minded.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.The OpportunityA fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to step into a Finance Manager role within the media sector, with genuine responsibility across finance, team leadership and business partnering. 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.

I'm currently partnering with a high-growth, globally recognised consumer brand to recruit an FP&A Manager on a fixed-term basis.This is a high-impact role sitting at Group level, partnering with senior leadership and international finance teams to drive planning, forecasting and performance reporting across a rapidly scaling global business.What you'll be doing:Lead Group budgeting, forecasting and long-range planningOwn monthly Executive/Board reporting and financial storytellingProvide insight into performance, risks, opportunities and key business driversPartner with regional and functional finance teams globallySupport senior stakeholders with modelling, scenario analysis and decision supportDrive improvements across FP&A processes, reporting and planning systemsHelp enhance automation, data quality and reporting efficiency What I'm looking for:ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedStrong FP&A experience within a global/multinational environmentProven budgeting, forecasting and 3-year planning experienceExcellent financial modelling and Excel skillsExperience producing senior/Board-level reportingStrong commercial and analytical mindsetConfident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skillsAnaplan experience would be advantageous 📍 London | Hybrid 📅 12-month fixed-term contractA great opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional to join a fast-paced, international business and make a genuine impact at Group level.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're working with a leading entertainment and media business on an exciting opportunity for a Director of Commercial FP&A, leading revenue planning and forecasting across a portfolio of well-known entertainment brands. We're looking for a senior FP&A professional with strong commercial revenue forecasting experience, ideally within media, entertainment, licensing, IP, consumer products or another contract-led environment. The role:Lead commercial FP&A across the group, with a strong focus on revenue planning, forecasting and budgetingOwn quarterly Licensor/Partner forecasting cycles, producing detailed forecasts at an individual contract and licence level across a high volume of agreementsLead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and longer-term financial planning cyclesPartner closely with Commercial Directors across Europe and North America to review, understand and challenge licensee forecastsTranslate detailed financial data into clear commentary, commercial insight and strategic narratives for senior stakeholders and licensorsProvide commercial analysis and revenue tracking to support strategic decision-makingPartner with Partnership Finance and local finance teams across global entities to consolidate planning and analysisManage and develop a team of 2, alongside building strong cross-functional relationshipsDrive process improvement, automation and consistency across the finance functionSupport the business through a number of ongoing finance and software transformation projects We're looking for:Senior FP&A / Commercial Finance experience, ideally at Senior Manager, Head of FP&A or Director levelStrong commercial revenue forecasting and financial planning experience, ideally involving high-volume, granular forecasting at contract, customer, product or licence levelExperience within licensing, media, entertainment, IP, consumer products or a similarly commercial / contract-led environment highly desirableStrong stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with confidence working with senior Commercial Directors and other senior stakeholdersProven experience managing and developing finance teamsExcellent Excel and financial modelling capabilities; Power Query and Power BI experience advantageousProactive approach to process improvement, automation and finance transformationACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a growing media business. This is a hands-on role within a lean finance team, combining high-volume transaction processing with project accounting and cost allocation across a busy portfolio of shows and departments. Responsibilities:Transaction Processing & ReconciliationsProcess high-volume invoices, expenses and card transactions accuratelyCode and reconcile transactions using Moss and other finance systemsComplete monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepanciesProject & Department AccountingTrack and allocate costs across projects, shows and departmentsEnsure costs are coded accurately and support project-level reportingWork with producers and department heads to resolve queriesInvoicing & Month-EndRaise sales invoices and monitor outstanding balancesSupport the Finance Manager with month-end closeStakeholder & Process SupportHandle day-to-day finance queries from internal stakeholders and suppliersSupport ad hoc finance projects and identify opportunities to improve and automate processes Requirements:Essential2+ years' experience in a high-volume finance role, ideally in scale-up or startup environmentStrong experience with project or department-based accounting, including cost allocation and trackingExperience using project accounting software, such as Sage 200 or similarExperience with AP or spend-management systems such as Moss, Pleo, Spendesk or RampStrong Excel and general systems skillsExcellent attention to detail with a proactive, organised approachConfident communicator, comfortable working with internal stakeholders and resolving queriesDesirablePart-qualified or actively studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalentExperience within a high-growth media, entertainment, production or another project-based environmentInterest in AI, automation and improving finance processesPrevious experience using Moss 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.

Royalties & Participations Accountant - FILM & TVAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Royalties & Participations Accountant to join a growing film and television business.This role will be responsible for managing royalties, participations and contractual revenue-sharing arrangements across an established film and television catalogue, while also helping to develop scalable processes and controls to support future productions.This is an ideal opportunity for royalties professional looking to develop specialist experience within the film and television industry. You'll work with complex commercial agreements, revenue streams, and large datasets, playing a key role in ensuring income is accurately tracked, calculated and reported.Key ResponsibilitiesCatalogue & Participation ManagementManage royalty and participation reporting obligations across an established film and television catalogue.Maintain accurate participation schedules, entitlement records and supporting documentation.Review and reconcile distribution, licensing and sales reports received from distributors and other exploitation partners.Monitor contractual reporting deadlines and ensure all requirements are met accurately and on time.Rights Revenue & ParticipationsTrack revenue generated across multiple exploitation channels, territories and platforms.Calculate royalties, participations and other contractual profit-sharing arrangements.Maintain recoupment schedules and calculate relevant accruals.Investigate variances and discrepancies and ensure calculations are accurate and fully supported.Interpret commercial agreements and translate contractual terms into accurate financial calculations.Process & Systems DevelopmentHelp design and implement standardised royalty and participation processes for future productions.Develop reporting templates, controls and supporting documentation.Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and financial controls.Help establish robust and scalable processes as the business continues to grow.Support month-end and year-end reporting relating to royalties and participations.Assist with accruals, reconciliations and audit requirements.Maintain clear documentation and robust audit trails.Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure accurate reporting.About YouWe're looking for someone who is analytical, commercially aware and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to work confidently with financial data and contractual information.You will ideally have:Royalties experience within Film and TVStrong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.Excellent numerical, analytical and reconciliation skills.A high level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills.The ability to understand commercial agreements and apply contractual terms to financial calculations.A proactive approach to identifying and improving processes.The ability to work independently while building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.Film, television, media or entertainment.Intellectual property or content businesses.Royalties, rights or licensing revenue.Participations or production accounting.Working with contractual reporting requirements.Managing relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.This is a fantastic opportunity to move beyond traditional accounting and develop specialist expertise in royalties and participations within the film and television industry. You'll have exposure to an established content catalogue while also playing an important role in developing the processes and controls that will support future productions. For an ambitious finance professional with strong analytical skills and an interest in film, television and entertainment, this role offers the opportunity to build valuable specialist experience in a growing and commercially focused environment. 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.

Music Catalogue & Royalties ManagerWe are looking for an experienced Music Catalogue & Royalties Manager to join a growing investment business focused on music catalogues and royalty-backed assets. This is a highly specialist role sitting at the intersection of music rights, royalties, finance, operations, and investment. You will play a key role in ensuring that music catalogues can be confidently assessed before investment and that, once acquired or funded, the underlying royalty income is collected accurately, efficiently, and consistently. You will become a key operational link between legal, investment, finance, and operational teams, helping to turn complex global royalty ecosystems into reliable and auditable cash flows.Pre-Deal Diligence & Rights MappingAnalyse music catalogues to determine the rights and income streams that can be securely lent against or acquired, including publishing, neighbouring rights and master rights.Map the complete rights and royalty value chain, identifying writers, publishers, administrators, labels, managers, estates and other third-party claim holders.Establish ownership percentages, territorial splits, mandates and control across relevant rights.Navigate global collection societies, PROs, mechanical rights organisations and neighbouring-rights societies.Confirm registrations, mandates and collection pathways and identify any gaps or potential obstacles.Analyse expected royalty cash flows by source, territory and society, assessing the reliability and collectability of projected income.Stress-test royalty flows and highlight any structural, legal or operational risks that could affect recovery.Produce clear pre-deal diligence reports confirming, or qualifying, the ability to intercept and collect the royalty income underpinning an investment.Post-Deal Royalty Management & ReconciliationReceive, reconcile and interpret royalty statements from collection societies, administrators, labels and other payors.Track actual royalty receipts against investment and cash-flow projections.Investigate variances, shortfalls, unexpected deductions and other discrepancies.Identify and resolve royalty leakage, including misallocated income, unregistered works, incorrect ownership shares, suspended payments and competing claims.Work directly with societies, administrators and other third parties to correct registrations, update mandates and recover missing income.Maintain accurate records of statements, collections, reconciliations and outstanding issues.Provide timely escalation of material royalty, ownership or collection issues to legal, investment and finance stakeholders.Continuously improve processes, controls and data tools to increase the speed, accuracy and scalability of royalty statement processing.We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of the music rights and royalty landscape, combined with excellent analytical and operational skills.You may currently be working in music royalties, rights management, music publishing, catalogue administration, royalty audit, music investment or a related specialist area.You'll ideally have:Strong knowledge of music publishing, master rights and/or neighbouring rights.Music Publishing experience is essentialExperience working with royalty statements and complex royalty data.A good understanding of collection societies, PROs and international royalty collection.Experience investigating discrepancies and tracing royalty income through complex payment structures.Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with excellent attention to detail.The ability to understand and interpret rights ownership, contractual arrangements and royalty flows.Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with internal and external stakeholders.The ability to work across legal, investment, finance and operational teams.A highly organised approach and the ability to manage multiple catalogues, issues and deadlines simultaneously.A proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge information and investigate issues until the underlying problem is understood.You will have genuine ownership of the royalty and revenue assurance process, from pre-deal rights diligence through to post-deal collection, while working closely with senior stakeholders across investment, legal and finance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of music royalties who enjoys combining rights, data, finance and problem-solving, this is an opportunity to take that expertise into a highly commercial environment. 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.