Interim Finance Manager - Theatre

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

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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