At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team and manage core financial operations for a legacy brand.
- Company: Dynamic IP and rights-management business with a global reach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Promotes equal opportunities and values diversity in the workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance operations and team leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
THE COMPANY
Our client operates a multi-stream IP and rights-management business centred on licensing and extending the use of a legacy brand across global media.
THE ROLE
Lead the finance processing team to ensure the effective and timely delivery of all financial operations.
Key responsibilities
- Supervision and development of a team of four
- Lead and manage core finance operations, including sales invoicing, purchase ledger processing, bank transactions, and approval workflows.
- Oversee the preparation of management accounts, programme P&Ls, consolidation adjustments, and financial performance reporting.
- Manage specialised reporting requirements, including royalties, third-party participations, commissions, TV residuals, and profit reporting.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements, including VAT returns, corporation tax, statutory accounts, audits, and withholding tax controls.
- Maintain robust financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset management, amortisation calculations, and accurate financial record keeping.
- Administration and troubleshooting all systems.
- Run licensee royalty audit process.
- Improve financial processes, including looking for automation opportunities.
- WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.
We strive to promote equal opportunities for all.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
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Head of Finance Operations – C5279 employer: SEARCHLIGHT
As an independent film company with a dynamic and expanding pipeline of projects, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to drive meaningful change in the industry. Our commitment to professional growth is evident through tailored development opportunities and the chance to engage with international markets, making this an exciting environment for those passionate about film finance. Join us in a role where your strategic insights will directly influence the future of our creative ventures.
