Senior Production Accountant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the children's media space is seeking a Senior Production Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves managing production accounting for captivating content across various platforms, ensuring financial success through collaboration with creative teams. As a key player in a fast-paced environment, you'll be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining financial transparency. Join a leader in children's entertainment and contribute to inspiring stories that engage kids worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a rapidly growing industry.

Benefits

Free private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Matched 5% pension scheme

Free yoga/fitness classes

Weekly lunch

Friday drinks at 4 pm

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production accounting with a strong financial background.
• Deep understanding of financial principles, especially in live-action projects.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead execution of live-action projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Implement financial controls to track and report production costs accurately.

Skills

Production Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Smart Accounting Software

Financial Controls

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Smart Accounting Software

Movie Magic Software

Job description

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Moonbug is a next-generation entertainment company that has established itself in the children's media space. Would you like to be part of the next frontier of inspiring and engaging stories for kids around the world?

Founded in 2018, with primary offices in London and Los Angeles, Moonbug creates, produces, and publishes thousands of minutes of video and audio content every month with the goal of teaching compassion, empathy, and resilience. We are a fast-paced global company and have already grown to become the largest kids’ entertainment company on digital platforms worldwide. Some of our existing titles include global sensations CoComelon, Blippi, Little Baby Bum, Morphle, Supa Strikas, ARPO, and many more, available in 32 languages and viewable on more than 100 platforms globally.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. Candle Media is led by entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs and is backed by investment capital from Blackstone’s private equity funds.

Are you ready to take on a crucial role in our rapidly growing Studios business? Moonbug Entertainment, a leader in creating captivating content for platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and over 100 others, is seeking a dynamic Senior Production Accountant to contribute to our diverse content creation’s financial success.

Location: London, Camden | Office-based | Benefits include free private healthcare, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, a matched 5% pension scheme, free yoga/fitness classes, weekly lunch, and Friday drinks at 4 pm.

The role

At Moonbug, we are passionate about crafting exceptional content, from bespoke "Originals" for partners such as Amazon, Sky, and Netflix, to hours of "Core" content for platforms like YouTube. We also produce "Third Party Branded" content for external partners, demonstrating our versatility and collaboration with industry giants.

As a key member of the Studios finance team, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in all aspects of production accounting. Your responsibilities will include verifying invoices and expenses, collaborating with the VP of Production on budgets and forecasts, and supporting the smooth execution of our ambitious content projects from our London head office, working closely with our creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the execution of live-action projects, ensuring seamless integration of production elements for high-quality outcomes.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with producers, serving as a liaison between creative teams and business stakeholders.
• Participate in pre-production meetings, providing financial guidance and strategic input to align plans with budgets and business goals.
• Implement financial controls to track and report production costs accurately, maintaining transparency and accountability.
• Work with finance teams to maintain accurate financial records and provide timely cost reports for informed decision-making.
• Assist producers in developing and refining project cost estimates, considering resources, market conditions, and potential challenges.
• Monitor expenses against estimates, addressing variances promptly to meet project and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with treasury and financial planning teams to optimize cash management and support overall financial health.
• Create clear financial presentations for broadcast partners and senior management, communicating key insights effectively.
• Engage stakeholders in discussions on financial strategies, addressing queries and aligning on financial goals.
• Participate in scenario planning with producers to assess risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate financial challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience using Smart Accounting software to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Strong financial background with proven experience in production accounting.
• Deep understanding of financial principles, especially in live-action projects.
• Experience managing projects from inception to completion while maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of tax credits is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in the animation industry is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Movie Magic software.

The interview process involves two main stages:

1. Recruiter call (30 minutes)

2. First-stage video call plus a task (30–45 minutes)

3. In-office face-to-face interview and office tour (45 minutes)