Finance Manager - Media

Company Background

Our client has been a leader in media content since the 1980s. They have worked to create and distribute their work independently and through a number of international joint ventures. 

They have been agile in an ever-changing and competitive market, which has led to over 30 years of tenure & success.  Covering TV, Film, sports and music productions they keep on the cutting edge with consumer demand.

After a recent business transformation and changing needs in the finance team, this Finance Manager role has been created to support the Head of Finance.

The existing team is friendly, warm and welcoming. You would be working with a group of experienced and tenured finance staff who would support you and guide you through the nuances of the business.

They offer WFH flexibility and bright offices with production memorabilia proudly on show.

The Role

This role has been created to support the Head of Finance and help supervise & guide the team. Responsibilities will include:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the finance department including staff management
• Maintain financial accounting and general ledger for the group
• Prepare financial reports for all entities
• Prepare the monthly financial package
• Review of the productions’ WIP report on receipt of the monthly cost reports from the Head of Productions
• Taking responsibility for the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of cashflow forecasts and reconciliations for all productions based on the company’s reporting requirements
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly rolling forecasts for the divisions and joint venture company
• Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets 
• Assisting with auditing tasks at period end
• Prepare cash-flow statements, projections and analysis

Your Background

To be considered for this Finance Manager role, the key requirements are:

• Industry-relevant experience is key – you must have TV, Film, Production, Media (content creation) or similar industry experience to be considered.
• Currently a Finance Manager/SME Controller with staff management experience
• Understanding of production/project accounting
• Excellent communication skills and that unique ability to translate numbers to non-financial stakeholders
• CA, CIMA, CPA or similar qualification
• You are an enthusiastic leader, love working with non-finance, and approachable to junior members of the team

If you are keen to apply for this Finance Manager role, please contact Adele Sycamore at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5647 quoting reference 9028 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.