Highly successful international Film & TV business are looking for a high calibre qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA Finance Manger to join their team. The role covers the distribution part of the business through a film's lifecycle, with the company releasing multiple new films per year.
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day to day finance activities overseeing all reporting and management accounting. You will be pivotal in supporting the Head of Finance and CFO in shaping the financial operations of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage 2 management accountants and 3 transactional accountants.
Overall responsibility for monthly P&L and cash actuals reporting, including production of reporting packs and variance analysis
Review balance sheet reconciliations ensuring continuous improvement in controls
Manage cashflow, approve payment runs and communicate with central Treasury department
Responsible for statutory audit and financial statement preparation
Responsible for accurate VAT records and review of VAT returns
Develop and improve internal processes and controls
Technical accounting research and application of standards
Support the implementation and development of Financial systems
Ad hoc reporting and analysis
Skills and Qualifications:
Professional accounting qualification (2+years PQE)
Proven experience in a finance management role
Previous team management experience
Strong technical accounting knowledge covering IFRS and UK GAAP
Excellent Excel skills including nested formulas, vlookups, pivot tables & sumifs
Passion for the film industry and regular interaction with content
Organized and analytical
Proactive with positive attitude and keen attention to detail
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.
