Production Finance Analyst - ILM London

The Walt Disney Company (France); London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment industry seeks a Production Finance Analyst in London. This role involves managing complex production finance scenarios and working closely with VFX producers and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis. Ideal candidates will hold an accounting qualification and have proven industry experience, showcasing exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail while thriving in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production finance or accounting within the entertainment industry.
• Expertise in managing multi-currency transactions and reporting.
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-currency budgets for various projects ranging from 1m to 100m.
• Prepare accurate month-end financial reporting and project forecasts.
• Analyze data and present complex financial information clearly.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a Production Finance Analyst who reflects the innovative spirit and collaborative mindset that define ILM.

The Production Finance Analyst is responsible for the handling of complex production finance work for specific project(s), which requires an understanding of accounting principles. This role also works closely with VFX Producers, production staff, and other departments including general accounting, legal, and FP&A, providing general and specialized analysis and reporting on assignments of a varied nature.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategically partner with Executive Producers and VFX Producers in managing multi currency budgets for multiple projects ranging from 1m to 100m. This likely includes partnering with financial analysts in other ILM studios to meet reporting deadlines and financial targets.

• Prepares and reports scenario planning and cost projections, including estimating various regional tax incentives.

• Responsible for accurate month end financial reporting, project forecasts to be included in the consolidated ILM Forecasts and Plan, and maintaining records for audit and variance explanation.

• Prepares routine weekly and ad hoc financial reporting to Exec Producers, Producers, and Executives.

• Prepares billing detail and information for invoicing on contracts and rebillable projects.

• Analyses data and creates summarizes and visual representations to make complex analysis easy to digest.

What We’re Looking For:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification preferred.

• Proven experience in production finance, project analysis or accounting within the entertainment industry, including expertise managing multi-currency transactions and reporting in a global context preferred

• Demonstrates exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.

• Adaptable and organized, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage shifting workloads in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Articulate communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, able to convey complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• Collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a consistently positive approach to trails and opportunities.

• Self-motivated and accountable, with a demonstrated ability to work autonomously while maintaining alignment with broader team and organizational goals

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

Closing Date: 1st August 2025