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Interim Finance Manager - Theatre

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Production Finance Manager
A leading theatre and production company is looking for an experienced Production Finance Manager to join their production finance team during a period of change and development. This is a varied role combining day-to-day financial oversight with process improvement, systems and controls, and the opportunity to make a real impact across the wider production finance function.
Responsibilities:
- Document and develop a strong understanding of existing finance processes and systems across royalties, investor management, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial accounting
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and make recommendations to improve efficiency and controls
- Lead and deliver process improvement projects across the finance function
- Maintain and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation
- Oversee company management and associated financial processes
- Review and approve payments in line with internal controls
- Support the wider production finance team with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure processes are well understood, documented and consistently followed
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Requirements:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Ideally previous experience within theatre, live entertainment, production or a similar creative industry environment
- Strong understanding of financial processes, controls and accounting principles
- Good knowledge of UK tax compliance and accounting requirements
- Proven experience of reviewing and improving finance processes and controls
- Experience leading process improvement projects and maximising the capabilities of existing and new systems
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work to tight deadlines
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across a business
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a changing environment


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