Finance Manager - Film & TV (14 Months FTC)
Award winning global entertainment company that creates, produces and distributes premium content and brands for all platforms are looking for a strong Finance Manager to join there Central London team.
The Finance Manager will report into the SVP, Finance & Studio and the successful candidate will be responsible for the internal financial reporting of our successful and constantly expanding international distribution division.
Responsibilities:
- Full responsibility to prepare Monthly/Quarterly P&L and Balance sheet, analysis and commentary
- Full responsibility for quarterly corporate submissions
- Prepare cash flow for global distribution business
- Prepare quarterly forecasts and budget in line with FP&A timetables and in conjunction with global sales exec's
- Sales exec commission reporting and headcount
- Prepare content marketing, tradeshow budget and forecasting
- Review producer reporting with rights team
- Prepare recoupment tracker
- Liaising with central corporate team, material ops teams, scripted team in Toronto, NY, LA and UK
- Key point of contact with group finance and respond to queries
- Liaise with AR and legal on outstanding queries
- Other duties as required by SVP Finance
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-2 years PQE (ACCA, CIMA)
- Good Excel skills - vlookups, pivot tables
- Prior experience with accounting software and rights management database software is a plus (Netsuite, Adaptive, Rightsline)
- Prior experience dealing with a global head office/parent advantageous
- Prior experience dealing with multi currencies
- Ability to both follow direction and work independently to effectively manage workload and prioritize activities
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Previous experience in film distribution, television or other entertainment media is an advantage.
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.
