Description
The Sr. Head of Finance for LA Productions is the senior financial leader for BBC Studios' Los Angeles operation, supporting both unscripted and scripted businesses. The role provides financial leadership, ensuring rigorous commercial finance practices and delivering strategic and operational insight to drive sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
- Act as primary finance partner to LA Production leadership, advising on strategy and financial trade-offs.
- Provide financial leadership on production economics and deal evaluation, partnering with Production Management and Business & Legal Affairs.
- Partner with production and creative teams to maintain cost discipline and drive best practices in budgeting and cost tracking.
- Support new business initiatives through commercial analysis and financial modelling.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead financial planning cycles, including budgets, forecasts, and cashflow planning.
- Monitor performance against targets, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Oversee production P&Ls to ensure margin delivery and early identification of profitability opportunities.
Controls & Compliance
- Maintain a strong financial control environment across all production activities.
- Oversee production accounting, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to policies.
Leadership
- Lead and develop the finance team, strengthening capability and delivering high-impact support.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (CPA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with experience in TV production or entertainment finance.
- Deep understanding of US unscripted and/or scripted production accounting and end-to-end production P&L management.
- Proven experience driving production profitability and embedding commercial discipline.
Compensation
The anticipated annual salary for this position is $300,000 - $350,000. The role includes a comprehensive bonus, flexible working schedule, and benefits package.
Benefits and Perks
- 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive 401(k) match
- Mental health support
- Gym reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits