General Manager - Sonia Friedman Productions, 5thFloor

General Manager – Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP) MAIN PURPOSE:On behalf of SFP to run the general management department for productions produced or co-produced by SFP in the U.K. The General Manager will oversee and work across multiple shows both in production and development simultaneously, alongside the specific SFP Production/Development team allocated for each show, supported by the Business Affairs team. To work closely with the producers and general managers of SFP’s international productions, including Broadway.REPORTING STRUCTURE:This position reports to Sonia Friedman and/or the Executive Director of SFP.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: CONTRACTUAL & FINANCIALPreparation and management of production budgets working with SFP’s CFO and external Production Accountants as required, ensuring that resources are managed effectively within financial constraints.Regular forecasting and analysis of financial projections for productions.Liaison with Company Managers on a regular basis to ensure the efficient and accurate financial administration of productions.Creation and analysis of royalty and salary illustrations, as required, and preparation of royalty statements.Oversight of production accounts and ensuring their regular circulation to stakeholders.Continual review and development of existing systems of financial management.Negotiation and drafting of co-production and transfer agreements in consultation with the Executive Director and the Business Affairs Manager.Collaboration with the Producer, Executive Director and Business Affairs team on investment raising for UK and overseas productions, including preparation of investment documents in accordance with the theatre industry’s practice with regard to the Financial Services Act. Keeping investors regularly updated on productions in conjunction with the Producer, Executive Director, and Business Affairs team.Negotiation and/or oversight of the preparation of all contracts for theatre productions including theatre, actors, author, creative teams, and production teams in order to minimise financial risk, working with the Executive Director and/or Executive Producer/Associate Producers and the Business Affairs team.Arrangement of adequate and appropriate insurance for SFP productions.Point of contact for the production manager and company manager for all financial, contractual, and budgetary matters on nominated productions.Oversight of the checking and agreement of contras.Work with the Executive Director and CFO in the preparation of SFP’s annual production income budgets and reforecasting income summaries.MANAGEMENT Mentoring, training, and line managing other staff members of SFP as required.Attendance at production meetings and dealing with the issues that arise, ensuring there is always effective communication between all SFP staff, production, and creative departments.Attendance at marketing meetings as required.Attendance at workshops, readings, and productions in London and on tour.Attendance at run throughs, previews, and press nights as necessary.Keeping abreast of and advising on current Union and Trade Agreements which may impact on SFP’s producing activity.Representation of SFP and the theatre industry at SOLT/UK Theatre union negotiations, as required.Be present at SFP performances, events and meetings as required (which may include some evening and weekend work).Regularly updating the company on all key aspects of nominated productions.Completing any other delegated duty that assists the company in achieving its business objectives.Salary: CompetitiveClosing Date: 2024-12-20