Senior Production Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Finance Manager to join a leading international live entertainment business, working across theatre productions and the wider entertainment sector.Reporting to the Head of Production Finance, you'll lead a team of four, overseeing the delivery of accurate weekly production accounts, monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts. You'll work closely with production teams and senior finance stakeholders to monitor show profitability, support budgeting and reforecasting, and provide insight into financial performance. Key responsibilities include:Leading and developing a team of production accountantsOverseeing production accounts, management reporting and cash flow forecastingManaging statutory accounts, tax compliance and Theatre Tax ReliefSupporting annual audits and advising on technical accounting mattersDriving process improvements and ensuring effective financial controls About you:ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedExperience in production finance within the theatre or entertainment sectorStrong knowledge of production accounting, taxation and statutory reportingProven team management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlinesA proactive approach to improving processes and building stakeholder relationships 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.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior International Visual & Interface Designer to join a talented global design team based in London (this is not a remote role).Working at the intersection of design, technology and culture, the team brings a global perspective to the way digital experiences are imagined and created. The focus is on making products feel intuitive, thoughtful and beautifully designed for people everywhere, taking into account the different languages, writing systems and cultural nuances that shape how people interact with technology.This is an opportunity for a designer who combines outstanding visual and interface design skills with a genuine passion for international design. We are particularly interested in someone who understands the relationship between language, typography, culture and design, and who enjoys finding creative ways to make digital experiences work seamlessly across different markets.Rather than focusing on a single product or roadmap, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects, partnering with different teams and bringing fresh thinking, specialist knowledge and a strong design perspective to each one. You'll be someone who enjoys exploring new challenges, questioning the familiar and finding opportunities to make things better.Key qualifications:Significant experience in a senior visual, interface or digital product design role, supported by a strong portfolio showcasing the quality, breadth and craft of your work.Proven experience designing digital products and interfaces for different languages, writing systems or international markets.A strong understanding of how language, culture and writing systems influence the way people experience and interact with digital products.Excellent knowledge of typography and typographic systems, with an appreciation of the challenges and opportunities involved in designing for different scripts.Experience designing for complex scripts and right-to-left interfaces, ideally including Arabic.An exceptional eye for visual detail, with a strong appreciation of composition, colour, hierarchy, consistency and aesthetics.A good understanding of contemporary interface design principles, interaction patterns and digital design conventions across platforms.The ability to bring ideas to life through sketches, wireframes, high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes.Confidence working across several projects at once, moving comfortably between different challenges and areas of focus.A naturally curious and proactive approach, with the confidence to navigate ambiguity, explore new ideas and develop thoughtful design solutions.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain your thinking, influence others and build trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.A collaborative outlook, enjoying the exchange of ideas, contributing to creative critique and using feedback to make the work stronger.Fluency in English and a second language, particularly Arabic, Turkish or another language relevant to markets in Europe or Latin America.A particular interest in typography, type design or font development would be a real advantage.You'll work closely with talented designers and multidisciplinary teams across the organisation, sharing your expertise and bringing a fresh perspective to a wide range of creative challenges.At the heart of the role is a passion for the visual quality of digital experiences. You'll have a strong instinct for design, an appreciation of the subtleties of typography, colour and composition, and the ability to turn complex linguistic, cultural and design challenges into clear, elegant and engaging interfaces.You'll be comfortable stepping into unfamiliar projects, getting to the heart of a problem and finding ways to move the work forward. Equally, you'll enjoy working collaboratively, sharing ideas and helping others see new possibilities. You should be confident making decisions, communicating a clear design direction and maintaining a high standard of craft, even when working to tight deadlines.Additional requirements:Must be London-based and able to work from the London office three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home two days per week. This is a hybrid role and is not suitable for remote working.Must have the right to live and work in the UK.Must be available to start at short notice.The initial contract term is 12 months.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Creative Operations Asset Coordinator to join the team of a leading global entertainment and media business.This is an initial 4 month contract with an ASAP start, offering the opportunity to work within a well-known global entertainment business and support creative marketing campaigns across international markets.Please note: The role is London-based and requires four days per week in the office, with one day working from home. Unfortunately, we cannot consider fully remote applicants or candidates unable to commute to the London office.This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in media asset management, creative operations or post-production to work across exciting marketing campaigns, supporting the delivery of creative assets across multiple EMEA markets.Working closely with creative, marketing and global teams, you will be responsible for coordinating the end-to-end lifecycle of marketing assets, ensuring everything is tracked, managed, localised and delivered accurately and on time.The role will involve:Coordinating creative and marketing assets across multiple EMEA campaigns and territories.Working closely with the Asset Management Supervisor and supporting creative and marketing teams across the region.Creating and maintaining project schedules, trackers and asset management databases, including Airtable.Managing the distribution and tracking of assets across various Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms.Acting as a key point of contact for asset and localisation requests across UK, EMEA and global teams.Coordinating the delivery of on-service and off-service audiovisual and design marketing materials.Sourcing and distributing creative materials, including key artwork, trailers, radio spots and other campaign assets.Ensuring creative teams and external agencies have the materials they need to develop localised campaigns.Coordinating asset delivery following technical quality control checks.Managing the migration of assets between different digital asset management systems.Liaising with internal teams and external partners to ensure deadlines are met.Coordinating approvals with global teams and keeping regional markets updated on asset delivery.Maintaining accurate records, user accounts and access across asset management platforms.Supporting regular tracking meetings with EMEA and global teams.We're ideally looking for someone with at least one year's experience in the media or entertainment industry, preferably within asset management, creative operations or a post-production environment.You'll have a good understanding of video, audio and print formats, experience working with brands and multi-territory teams, and confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Experience in a digital media or direct-to-consumer environment would be beneficial.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines. You'll be a confident communicator, proactive in your approach and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Good IT skills across Mac and PC are required. Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop would also be an advantage. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.