Head of Finance, PLP

IMG Media; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media production firm in Camden Town seeks a Head of Finance to manage and control a significant production budget. You will oversee financial planning and management reporting, ensure legal compliance in accounting, and lead a team of 5 assistants. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the Production/Media industry, be qualified in finance, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced in the Production/Media industry.
• Knowledge of HMRC tax rules for television production.
• Experience in a multi-national organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage PLP's £40m+ production budget.
• Provide regular financial reports to management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinate the preparation of accurate budgets.
• Review financial procedures and recommend improvements.

Skills

MS Word proficiency

MS Excel proficiency

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Team management

Drive to initiate projects

Education

Degree level education

Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent

Tools

SAP

BPC

Job description

Overview

Working closely with the PLP management team the main focus of this role is to manage and control PLP's £40m+ production spend on output commissioned by the Premier League and provide financial information and analysis on the departments activities. The Head of Finance will also be responsible for the accurate financial planning of PLP's activities in IMG's corporate systems and the monthly accounting close and be expected to advise on best practice and workflow improvements. The Head of Finance will be the line manager for a support team of 5 accounting staff.

Budgeting

• Co-ordinating and managing the preparation of accurate, detailed and timely budgets;
• Assisting the Production Management team with any budgeting queries;
• Monitoring performance vs. budgets on a regular basis;
• Consolidating the latest event budget information into a quarterly rolling financial forecast;
• Updating IMG corporate financial plans with current forecasts

Management Reporting

• Providing PLP management with regular and ad hoc financial reports as required
• Investigating and explaining budgetary variances
• Providing financial analysis to drive procurement and strategic decisions within the department.
• Preparing regular financial reporting packs for meetings with Premier League
• Liaising with IMG corporate accounting on all relevant matters.

Accounting

• Ensuring that all PLP accounting complies with applicable company, tax and other legal/government regulations. Specific tasks will include:
• Ensuring that internal authorisation policies are complied with;
• Ensuring that appropriate revenue recognition policies are applied to PLP accounting
• Ensuring that external payments comply with HMRC tax rules for the Film and TV industry
• Reviewing supplier and customer contracts and advising on financial issues
• Monthly accounting close of PLP projects in SAP
• Escalating unusual financial issues to the Head of Production and Finance Director
• Reviewing procedures and making recommendations for improvements

Desirable

• Confident and flexible team player
• Production/Media industry experience
• SAP and BPC experience
• Knowledge of HMRC tax rules as they affect the television programme production business
• Experience of working in a multi-national organisation

Skills and Abilities

• Mandatory
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Ability to work alongside and understand the requirements of production and commercial colleagues.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team of 5 assistants, Educated to degree level
• Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent, Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Drive to initiate and lead projects and see them through to a conclusion
• A pro-active approach and the ability to work independently

Contract

• Fixed Term Contract, 12 months