Head of Film Finance

JOB BAND: E
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Film, Content Division
LOCATION: London Broadcasting House, London - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £80,000 – £90,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Purpose Of The Role

Join BBC Film, a key part of the BBC’s Content division, at the forefront of British independent filmmaking. As Head of Film Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial operations and strategy of BBC Film, supporting the development, production, and distribution of 12–15 feature films annually.

This is a senior role that combines financial expertise with a passion for film, helping to deliver bold, original British cinema to audiences across the UK and beyond.

Why Join The Team

BBC Film is a dynamic, creative, and collaborative team that champions distinctive British storytelling. You’ll work alongside leading producers, financiers, and creatives, contributing to a slate of films that reflect the diversity and ambition of the UK. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of UK film industry, while working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values innovation, integrity, and impact.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Leading across financial operations within BBC Film, covering development, production, and exhibition activities.
• Drive internal financial management, ensuring effective investment strategies, strong partnerships, and optimal value across the film slate.
• Act as a senior representative of BBC Film at financial forums, festivals, and industry events in the UK and internationally.
• Production Finance: Guide producers on finance plans, deal terms, recoupment, and UK Tax Credit structures; monitor cash flows and resolve financial issues; Working closely with Legal and Business Affairs on financial negotiations.
• Sales & Distribution: Lead financial strategy for film exploitation across sales, distribution, and BBC platforms; manage relationships with agents and distributors; enhance visibility of BBC Film titles across the BBC.
• Internal Finance: Oversee the annual budget, forecasting, and spend tracking; manage financial reporting, project status updates, and revenue collection; coordinate payments and final cost reconciliations with production teams.

Your Skills and Experience

• Significant financial expertise within the UK and/or international film industry, particularly in the independent sector.
• Proven experience managing the day-to-day financial operations of a film funding organisation, with a strong understanding of public film funding in the UK.
• Demonstrated ability to assess the financial viability of feature film projects, including budget management and reporting.
• Strong industry network and knowledge of both UK and international film markets and audiences.
• Deep understanding of film sales, distribution, exhibition, and production.
• Experience supporting the end-to-end filmmaking process with a diplomatic, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach.
• Passion for film and the arts, with the ability to balance creative ambition with financial strategy.

Please note this role will be mapped to our Internal CPF title of Profit and Loss Manager

Disclaimer

This is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.