Associate - Production Finance

Aquent GmbH; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking entertainment company as an Associate in Production Finance. This role is vital in ensuring financial compliance and the smooth execution of productions. You'll analyze budgets, communicate with production partners, and optimize financial workflows. If you have a strong finance background in media and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity offers a hybrid working environment in London, allowing you to contribute to exciting projects while enjoying the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely.

Benefits

Subsidized health plans

Vision and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with matching

Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Qualifications

• Strong finance experience in film, TV, production, or media.
• Understanding of production workflows and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review production budgets and cost reports.
• Communicate with third-party production companies to resolve financial discrepancies.
• Guide third-party production accounting teams in reporting requirements.

Skills

Finance experience in film/TV/production

Production workflows understanding

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial analysis skills

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

London - Hybrid working - 3 days on site

We are recruiting for an Associate – Production Finance within a global entertainment company for a contract until 31st December 2025. This role offers hybrid working in their London office, paying £288.46 per day PAYE.

As an Associate – Production Finance, you will be an integral part of the Production Finance team, collaborating closely with production management, tax, visual effects, music, and third-party production companies. Your expertise will ensure financial compliance and contribute to the smooth execution of productions. You will manage financial aspects of productions, both partnered and self-managed, serving as a key point of contact.

What You’ll Do:

1. Analyze and review production budgets and cost reports, ensuring accurate financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
2. Communicate effectively with third-party production companies to identify and resolve financial variances and discrepancies.
3. Collaborate with internal studio stakeholders to manage production processes and implement effective cost controls.
4. Act as a liaison between production partners and internal teams, facilitating seamless financial workflows.
5. Guide third-party production accounting teams in reporting requirements, ensuring accurate financial data.
6. Support partners in implementing new financial procedures and adapting to workflows.
7. Ensure all productions comply with UK laws, local practices, and government regulations.
8. Maintain knowledge of payroll, tax, banking, and invoicing processes specific to the UK market.
9. Proactively identify and suggest improvements to financial workflows, optimizing efficiency.
10. Explore innovative solutions to enhance production finance processes.

Must-Haves:

• Strong finance experience in film, TV, production, or media.
• Understanding of production workflows and financial processes, including budgeting and cost reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and financial analysis skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets or similar financial applications.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Interest in technology and system development.
• Alignment with a culture of curiosity, good judgment, and integrity.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects top talent in marketing, creative, and design with leading brands. Our eligible talent access benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with matching. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment for growth and contribution.

Client Description

Our client is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, headquartered in California. With offices worldwide, they have grown for nearly 25 years and are active in producing and distributing original, award-winning content.

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