Management Accountant – Production – 12 month contract

Full-Time No home office possible

Overview

Commercial Management Accountant role within a dynamic, production-led Creative industry business. We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant for a industry leading TV Production company based in the heart of London. This is a high-impact role supporting senior stakeholders across multiple business areas, providing clear financial insight, robust reporting, and trusted commercial support. This role is offered on a 12 month contract, offers an exceptional office space and hybrid working (3 days in, 2 from home).

Key responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets, providing clear variance analysis and insight for senior stakeholders
Own and manage P&Ls across multiple business areas, ensuring accurate cost capture, revenue recognition, and timely reporting
Post journals, accruals, prepayments, and complete balance sheet reconciliations as part of month-end close
Monitor payroll and headcount against budget and forecast
Track project and production costs, maintaining accurate cost codes and pipelines
Deliver commercial analysis on revenue, margins, and performance, highlighting key risks and opportunities
Provide ad hoc financial analysis, costings, and scenario modelling to support decision-making
Business partner closely with operational teams to ensure financial controls, budget discipline, and contractual compliance
Support quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting cycles, and audit processes
Contribute to process improvements, ERP system developments, and more efficient finance workflows
Ensure timely billing, accrued income management, and accurate recharges
Build strong relationships across finance and non-finance teams, supporting and developing junior finance colleagues
Assist with sustainability reporting and wider finance projects as required

Key skills

Finalist or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
Proven background in management accounting, forecasting, and budgeting
Background in TV/Film production is required
Experience owning P&L s and delivering clear, insightful financial reporting
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong commercial and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain financial data to non-finance stakeholders
Advanced Excel and strong overall IT / systems capability
Experience improving finance processes and supporting ERP or system implementations
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise, multitask, and maintain attention to detail
Confident, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong stakeholder management skills across finance and operational teams