Senior Finance Manager - Entertainment - #2180259

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager to join a leading international live entertainment business, working across theatre productions and the wider entertainment sector.

Reporting to the Head of Production Finance, you'll lead a team of four, overseeing the delivery of accurate weekly production accounts, monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts. You'll work closely with production teams and senior finance stakeholders to monitor show profitability, support budgeting and reforecasting, and provide insight into financial performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a team of production accountants.
• Overseeing production accounts, management reporting and cash flow forecasting.
• Managing statutory accounts, tax compliance and Theatre Tax Relief.
• Supporting annual audits and advising on technical accounting matters.
• Driving process improvements and ensuring effective financial controls.

About you:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience in production finance within the theatre or entertainment sector.
• Strong knowledge of production accounting, taxation and statutory reporting.
• Proven team management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and building stakeholder relationships.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.