Description
Stellify Media, a joint venture with Sony Pictures Television, is a fast-moving, creative TV production company with multiple projects in development and production. We’re looking for a Production Finance Manager who can juggle multiple projects and deadlines across the company while supporting the creative teams. This is a hands-on role where you’ll oversee the entire financial function, ensuring the business remains on budget, compliant, and financially sound.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Production Finance
Oversee day-to-day finance operations of the business, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, Credit card reconciliation and procurement card reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and month-end processes.
Develop and manage detailed production budgets in collaboration with producers, ensuring accurate cost reporting, cash flows, and forecasting.
Track actuals vs. budget throughout production cycles, flagging overruns early, and managing funding drawdowns and reconciliations.
Ensure timely processing of cast/crew payroll, expenses, and supplier invoices, while identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising production quality.
Oversee, support, and assist Production Accountants on various productions where necessary.
Reporting & Analysis
Produce monthly management accounts, project-specific financial reports, and prepare reports for funders, broadcasters, and public bodies (e.g., NI Screen, Sony, Broadcasters).
Assist with cost reports, forecasting, variance analysis, and final cost reporting.
Support post-production wrap and final cost reporting.
Understand and complete reporting on IR35.
Compliance & Audit
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax obligations, funding requirements, tax credits, and audit requirements, including government business returns.
Liaise with Sony on year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
Lead on reporting to Sony regarding GHG (Green House Gas) Scope across productions.
Team Management
Supervise junior finance staff or freelancers as required.
Set up and improve finance processes, controls, and systems, ensuring smooth operations across all finance activities.
Support all non-finance managers in both Development and Production.
Essential Skills & Experience
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), Accounting Technician or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years’ experience in a finance role, preferably with some of that in media or multi-project-based environments.
Strong knowledge of UK tax, PAYE, IR35, VAT, and accounting standards.
Experience with production accounting tools and software (e.g., Just TV or similar)
Excellent communication skills—able to translate finance speak to producers and creatives.
Confident, independent, and proactive with strong attention to detail.
Strong budgeting and cost management skills.
Understanding of the UK production funding landscape, including tax reliefs.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple productions simultaneously.
Desirable
Experience with funding reports (e.g. NI Screen, HMRC tax credits).
Knowledge of industry contracts, union agreements, or freelancer payroll.
Company Name
Location
London
Posted on
22nd Aug 2025
Apply by
5th Sep 2025