Michael Page Atlantic

 

Finance Manager

Hammersmith

£45,000 - £50,000

 

Atlantic Productions are recruiting for a Finance manager, giving someone a fantastic opportunity to work for this multi award winning media and television production company based in West London

Details about the Client

Atlantic Productions leads a group of companies which make television programmes, theatrical and IMAX films, apps, visual effects and now, immersive virtual reality experiences. Since the company was founded in 1992 Atlantic has built a reputation for world-class story-telling, enhanced by the latest techniques and technologies, including the building of pioneering cross-platform and digital experiences. Atlantic is a leader in 4K and 3D productions.

Atlantic has won many of the most prestigious awards in television, including the coveted BAFTA award for Best Specialist Factual twice in the last four years (2014 & 2011), ten Emmy awards, two RTS awards, the Best 3D awards at Jackson Hole and Wildscreen and recently the Hollywood Studios awarded Atlantic the Charles Wheatstone Award for Outstanding Contribution for Work in 3D.

Their diverse output includes history, science, natural history, current affairs, observational, music and arts and drama. Their films are regularly seen in over 100 countries.

Recent productions include INSIDE THE COMMONS (BBC), the archaeological series TIME SCANNERS (NAT GEO / PBS), DAVID ATTENBOROUGH MEETS PRESIDENT OBAMA (BBC/ABC) and GREAT BARRIER REEF WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH (BBC).

Detailed Job Description

Reporting to the CFO the Finance Manager will be responsible for financial reporting for the group which includes TV Production, Distribution, Visual effects and Facilities companies.

Responsibilities

  • Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines including:
  • Consolidated monthly Management Accounts with variance analysis and commentary
  • Monthly Departmental reports with variance analysis, commentary and projections
  • KPI reports
  • Preparing monthly payroll and management of pension auto-enrolment
  • Posting payroll journals
  • Month end processes including intercompany sweep and interest
  • Supervising the Accounts staff
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns
  • Assisting the CFO with the FP&A process (including budgets and re-forecasts)
  • Management/administration of the financial systems
  • Ad hoc project & analysis as directed by the CFO
  • Ensuring the Financial policies and procedures and deadlines are complied with
  • Driving continuous improvement to current processes and procedures
  • Royalty calculations
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Financial modelling
  • Year End Audit

Candidate's Profile

  • The ideal candidate will be
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
  • Logically minded
  • Confident working with senior stakeholders
  • Ambitious and driven
  • Adaptable to change and keen to implement changes if necessary
  • Team focused
  • Able to manage a small team
  • TV Media/production experience would be desirable
  • What's on offer
  • The Finance Manager role comes with a very competitive salary upwards of £45,000 depending upon experience, plus benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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