Finance Manager

• Annual Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
• Location: London
• Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Join our client, a multi-award-winning international production company known for acclaimed documentaries, feature films, and TV series. They are seeking a Production Finance Manager to lead their Production Accounting Team and oversee all production finance operations, including AVEC Tax Credit accounting. This is a strategic role that requires strong leadership, communication, and technical expertise.

• Lead and develop the Production Accounting team, currently comprising three direct reports.
• Responsible for financial performance and reporting across all productions to external stakeholders, senior management, and the corporate finance team.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Production, Corporate Finance, and external stakeholders.
• Review production cashflows, payroll, cost reports, and monthly reporting to external parties.
• Ensure IR35 compliance and adherence to internal financial controls.
• Support productions from start-up through closure, including reconciliations and audits.
• Oversee the AVEC tax credit process from budgeting through HMRC submission.
• Manage cultural test applications and liaise with the BFI and auditors.
• Maintain tax credit trackers and ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Supervise training on production accounting software, acting as administrator and super user.
• Maintain up-to-date finance documentation and SharePoint resources.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Support year-end audits and monthly finance meetings with Production Management and Corporate Finance teams.
• Provide production accounting support as required.

• 5+ years of senior production accounting experience in TV/Film.
• Strong knowledge of AVEC Tax Credits, TV Industry, and multi-currency projects.
• Experience with production payroll, PACT/Equity agreements.
• Relationships with UK broadcasters and SVOD platforms.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Desirable: Experience with PMI and Movie Magic, strong Excel skills, strong knowledge of IFRS, Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment.
• Chance to be part of a team that values innovation and initiative.