Finance Manager (Part-Time) - TV Production

Permanent Part-time (3 days a week, across 4 days + 1 extra day at month end)

Role Overview

International award winning TV Production company with unparalleled reputation for producing genre-defining British comedy and international drama are looking for a commercially minded and technically strong Finance Manager.

This is a pivotal role that will focus on Management Reporting, Group Reporting, Control, and Business Partnering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee completion of month-end on Sage 50 (bank postings, intercompany recharges, journal entries, and other accounting entries as advised by Finance Director)
• Completion of Management Pack, preparation of parent company workbook and monthly/quarterly submissions (including cash forecast)
• Review reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and preparation of monthly intercompany reconciliation
• Preparation of monthly payroll for HQ team (~30 employees)
• Manage customer invoicing for production / development projects and monitor collections
• Review and approval of credit card / personal expense claims on Webexpenses; manage the process and any queries
• Manage the weekly / ad hoc payment run and approvals (on Barclays.net)
• Co-ordinate and prepare group VAT Submissions. Submission to parent company through online portal
• Co-ordinate set up of each new production - banking, credit/pre-paid cards
• Co-ordinate handover from production accountant at the end of each production
• Preparation of period-end reports to support accounts and tax claim (made by 3rd party)
• Royalty reporting to 3rd party participants
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Training and oversight of the Finance Analyst (part-qualified)
• Other Ad hoc reporting / duties as required

Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills and payroll experience are essential. Familiarity with Sage accounting systems and payroll software is beneficial.
• Industry Experience: Experience within the Media, TV Production, or Creative industries is highly desirable. Understanding the High-End Scripted TV Production process and lifecycle is advantageous.
• Communicator: Ability to build strong relationships with creative talent and senior executives; comfortable explaining finance to non-finance people.
• Organised: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, without losing attention to detail.
• Proactive: someone who looks for value-add opportunities rather than waiting for instructions.
• Resilient: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven media 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.