Associate - Production Finance

Aquent; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking an Associate - Production Finance for a global entertainment company. This hybrid role in London involves managing financial aspects of productions, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various teams. The position offers a competitive daily rate and a contract until December 2025.

Benefits

Subsidized Health Plans

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plans with Matching

Free Online Training

Qualifications

• Strong finance experience in film, TV, production, or media.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review production budgets and cost reports.
• Communicate with third-party production companies to resolve financial discrepancies.
• Ensure productions comply with UK laws and regulations.

Skills

Finance Experience

Communication

Problem Solving

Financial Analysis

Self-Motivated

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

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Job Description

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

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

Responsibilities

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 to facilitate seamless financial workflows.
5. Guide third-party production accounting teams in adapting to reporting requirements, ensuring accurate financial data.
6. Support partners in implementing new financial procedures and adapting to evolving workflows.
7. Ensure all productions comply with UK laws, local production practices, and government regulations.
8. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll, tax, banking, and invoicing processes specific to the UK market.
9. Proactively identify and suggest improvements to financial workflows to optimize operational efficiency.
10. Explore innovative solutions to enhance production finance processes.

Must-Haves

1. Strong finance experience in film, TV, production, or media.
2. Understanding of production workflows and financial processes, including cost reporting and budgeting.
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging internal teams and external partners.
4. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
5. Strong problem-solving and financial analysis skills.
6. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
7. Proficiency in financial applications such as Excel or Google Sheets.

Nice-to-Haves

1. Interest in technology and system development.
2. 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, retirement plans with matching, and free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Client Description

Our client is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, headquartered in California, with a global presence. They focus on producing and distributing original, award-winning content.