Finance Manager - WB Motion Pictures (12 Month Contract)

Warner Bros. Entertainment; Leavesden; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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.

Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years through the world’s most-loved characters and franchises. Warner Bros. employs people all over the world in a wide variety of disciplines. We're always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to join our team.

Your New Role…

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

Your Role Accountabilities…

1. Collaborate with Production Finance executives on critical business functions, including cost report review, hedge management, bible and trial balance review, and support for freelance production accounting teams.
2. Create, analyse, and maintain various reports for senior management.
3. Set up accounting and payroll systems, maintain corporate structures, digital workflows, and ensure audit compliance.
4. Handle onboarding and offboarding for accounting crew access.
5. Manage pre-production and post-production payroll and cost reporting.
6. Maintain SAP bookings for all project stages and issue monthly direct cost invoices to productions.
7. Conduct research as needed (audits and SAP backup) and coordinate and review monthly VAT returns.

Qualifications & Experience…

1. Experience in production accounting, the entertainment industry, and personnel management is advantageous; a degree in finance/accounting is highly desirable.
2. Candidates must excel in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and superb communication skills.
3. Ability to research, translate and comprehend information related to feature film contracts and unions, both internationally and domestically.
4. Organise, develop, compile, and disperse updated information in a timely manner.
5. Effective time management, multitasking, and the ability to communicate tactfully with management and all levels of personnel are crucial.

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.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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 at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.