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Head of Finance - 12FTC - Mat Cover

Sauce Recruitment Ltd
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An award-winning UK TV production group is seeking a Head of Finance for a 12-month maternity cover role, starting July 25, with some flexibility.
  • The position requires a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with over 10 years of post-qualification experience, specifically in TV or media production finance.
  • The Head of Finance will oversee P&L, cash flow, and budgets while managing a small, high-performing team, acting as a key finance business partner to the MD and CFO.
  • The role offers a competitive salary, reflecting the seniority and expertise required, along with the opportunity to drive profitability in a creative environment.
  • Candidates should be confident business partners with a proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, and possess strong systems knowledge.
  • Lead finance for a top UK TV production group, working with the MD and CFO
  • 12-month maternity cover for a senior finance pro with strong TV experience
  • Oversee P&L, cashflow, and budgets while managing a small, high-performing team
Head of Finance – TV & Content Production (12-Month FTC – Mat Cover)Location: London (Hybrid)Contract: Fixed Term (12 months)Start Date: July 25 (some flex)An award-winning, high-growth media business is looking for a commercially-minded Head of Finance to lead the finance function across its thriving television and content production division. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role within a creative, fast-paced environment that delivers critically acclaimed content for major UK and global platforms.Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the CFO, you'll be the key finance business partner across the TV division – guiding financial strategy, ensuring commercial rigour, and enabling creative teams to deliver profitably and at scale.What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Own the divisional P&L, management accounts, and cashflow forecasting
  • Lead month-end close and deliver accurate reporting and insightful variance analysis
  • Act as a strategic business partner on pitches, greenlights, and commercial negotiations
  • Provide clear visibility on margins, cost drivers, and profitability across productions
  • Manage the annual budget and quarterly forecasts with key stakeholders
  • Oversee billing, collections, and working capital management
  • Support senior leadership with financial modelling for growth, hiring, and new ventures
  • Lead and develop a team of management and production accountants
  • Drive process improvement across finance systems and workflows
  • Assist with M&A integration, reporting changes, and due diligence where required
What We’re Looking For:
  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 10+ years PQE
  • A strong background in TV or media production finance is essential
  • Confident business partner with experience working closely with MDs and creatives
  • Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis
  • Comfortable leading teams and collaborating across departments
  • Hands-on, solutions-focused, and able to operate at pace
  • Strong systems knowledge 
  • Advanced Excel skills and sharp attention to detail
Why This Role? You’ll be stepping into a pivotal finance leadership role in a business that values both creative and commercial excellence. You’ll gain exposure to senior stakeholders and play a key role in driving the profitability of some of the most exciting content being made in the UK today.If you’re a senior finance leader with strong TV production experience and available to commit to a 12-month contract, we’d love to hear from you. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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