Head of Finance

Head of Finance

London Temporary 48000 - 84000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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Job Description

🎬 Head of Finance – TV & Content Production (12-Month FTC)

📍 London | Hybrid

📅 Start: July 25 (some flex)

💰 Competitive

Ready to bring your finance expertise to the heart of the UK’s TV and content production scene? This is a 12-month maternity cover where you’ll lead the finance function across a fast-moving, award-winning production business working with some of the biggest broadcasters in the UK and globally.

👤 Reporting to: MD & CFO, acting as their go-to commercial and strategic partner – with real influence on key decisions and business performance.

📺 What you’ll do:

  • Lead divisional P&L ownership, management reporting, and cashflow forecasting 📊
  • Oversee monthly management accounts, budget reviews and forecasting cycles 🗓️
  • Collaborate on new business pitches, greenlights and commercials 💡
  • Guide financial planning across productions and long-term business strategy 🎬
  • Deliver group-level reporting and support audit and board deliverables 📁
  • Develop and manage a small team of production and management accountants 👥
  • Help embed best practice and improve processes across finance systems ⚙️

🔍 You’ll need to bring:

✅ ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with 10+ years' PQE

✅ Strong background in TV production finance – a must

✅ Excellent technical grounding in reporting, planning, and commercial finance

✅ Experinec working in a Media Production Group

✅ Confident working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

✅ Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems

✅ A hands-on approach and clear communication style

✅ Committ to a 12 month contract

📢 Why this role?

You’ll be at the commercial core of a content powerhouse – partnering with creatives, influencing decisions, and shaping future success.

👉 If you're a senior finance leader with solid TV production experience and available to commit to a 12-month contract, hit the link and get in touch.

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Head of Finance
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Location: London
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