Production Finance Associate

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Finance Associate to join their dynamic team in Southend-on-Sea. This role involves managing production budgets, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with local financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in finance within the film or media sectors, showcasing strong analytical and communication skills. If you're self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects while working with a team that values curiosity and integrity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance experience in film, TV, or media sectors.
• Proficiency in budgeting and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review production budgets and cost reports.
• Ensure compliance with UK laws and regulations.
• Guide third-party production accounting teams.

Skills

Finance experience in film/TV/production

Budgeting and cost reporting

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

College/University degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

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Production Finance Associate, Southend-on-Sea

Client: [Client Name]

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 25c6b7146599

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

Associate, Production Finance

Location: London, UK

Length: 6 Months

Rate: £288.46 per day

Hours: 9am-6pm

Overview

The Production Finance team at our client is responsible for estimating, managing, and providing insights on production costs throughout the entire lifecycle of each project. The team partners with various stakeholders, including Production Management, Tax, VFX, Music, and third-party production companies, ensuring compliance with our client’s financial standards, UK laws, and government regulations. This role supports the UK slate, coordinating with production partners and managing inbound self-managed shows.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Management & Financial Reporting: Analyze and review production budgets and cost reports throughout the project lifecycle; communicate with third-party production companies to track financial variances and address discrepancies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Align with studio stakeholders to manage production processes and implement cost controls; serve as a liaison between production partners and internal teams.
• Guidance & Training: Guide third-party production accounting teams in reporting requirements; support partners in implementing procedures.
• Compliance & Local Financial Regulations: Ensure compliance with UK laws, local production practices, and government regulations; maintain knowledge of payroll, tax, banking, and invoicing processes specific to the UK.
• Process Innovation & Improvement: Identify and suggest workflow improvements; seek innovative solutions to enhance processes.

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of finance experience in film, TV, production, or media sectors.
• Familiarity with production workflows, budgeting, and cost reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; interest in system development is a plus.
• Alignment with client’s culture of curiosity, good judgment, and integrity.

Qualifications

College/University degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or related field.