Finance Manager

Description:

Finance Manager - WB Motion Pictures

Location: Leavesden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Warner Bros. Discovery

Job Type: Full time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

You will work closely with Production Finance executives and support freelance production accounting teams to manage corporate deliverables, compliance, and gain insight into the finance, budgeting and cost reporting of feature productions.

Your Role Accountabilities…

* Work closely with Production Finance executives to take on critical business functions including cost report review, hedge management, bible and trial balance review, and provide support to freelance production accounting teams.

* Create, analyse and maintain various reports as required for senior management.

* Set-up accounting and payroll systems, maintain corporate structures, digital workflows, and audit compliance.

* Request onboarding and offboarding for accounting crew access.

* Pre-production and post-production payroll and cost reporting.

* Maintain SAP booking for all stages of projects, issue monthly direct cost invoices to various productions.

Qualifications & Experience…

* Previous production accounting experience and understanding of entertainment industry preferred.

* Previous experience in supervision and management of personnel is preferred.

* Degree in finance/accounting strongly preferred.

* The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have attention to detail, and possess superb communication skills.

* Research, translate and comprehend information related to feature film contracts and unions, both internationally and domestically.

* Organise, develop, compile, and disperse updated information in a timely manner.

* Strong written & verbal communication, analytical, and computation skills are essential.

* Effective time management with a positive attitude.

* Ability to communicate effectively & tactfully with management and all levels of personnel.

* Ability to organise & schedule work effectively.

Department Overview…

WB Motion Pictures Production Finance is responsible for the support and management of feature films in the UK and throughout the world from development through delivery. The department is responsible for the budgeting and cost analysis of each production.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them on our website, along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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