Sabina Piwowarczyk
@sabinapiwowarczyk
I lead film and television finance, funding, tax relief, and business affairs.
What I'm looking for
I lead finance and business affairs for film and television projects, working across production, funding, contractual matters, tax relief, and project recoveries.
At Fine Point Films, I work with the CEO, Head of Finance, production and development teams on budgets, cash flow, project spend, funding applications, BFI certification, UK tax credits, recoupment schedules, SPVs, and co-production arrangements.
Previously, I led the finance function across The Detail, Below The Radar and Fine Point Films for nearly 12 years as CFO / Finance Director. I owned financial systems, controls, treasury, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, statutory accounts, audit, payroll, tax, project finance and UK Film Tax Relief processes.
I've worked with productions and commercial relationships involving Netflix, Sony, BBC and RTÉ, alongside BFI, Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen and Global Screen. Now based in Poland, I bring UK and international finance experience to cross-border film and media teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior finance, commercial and business affairs role supporting film and television projects across finance, production, funding and contractual matters.
• Work directly with the CEO, Head of Finance, production and development teams on budgets, cash flow, project spend, recoveries and wider financial matters.
• Prepare and review project finance and funding applications, budgets, cash flows and c
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director
Feb 2014 - Jan 2026 (11 years 11 months)
Senior finance leadership role with overall responsibility for the accounting and finance function across film, television and media businesses and project SPVs.
• Led the finance function, financial systems, controls, cash management and finance/administration team.
• Partnered closely with the Managing Director, Chairman, CEO, Head of Production and Head of Development on strategic and operation
Finance Officer / Production Finance
Sep 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 4 months)
Hands-on finance and production accounting role supporting corporate and programme finance.
• Prepared monthly management accounts, annual budgets, cash-flow forecasts and variance analysis.
• Prepared and monitored programme and production budgets, including Production Accountant / production management responsibilities.
• Managed treasury, bank reconciliations, sales and purchase ledgers, credit
Hands-on accounting role covering cash flow, bank reconciliations, AP/AR, VAT, ledgers, month/year-end, management reporting, forecasting, audit support, fixed assets and HMRC liaison.
Finance and project administration covering budgeting, cash management, AP/AR, payroll, VAT, month-end reporting and project profitability analysis.
Worked as Administration Clerk at Arbarr Electronics Ltd.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Film & Television School (NFTS)
Budgeting on Movie Magic
CIMA - The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Professional studies, Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA
2012 - 2014
Ulster University
BSc Hons 2.1, Business Studies
2009 - 2012
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Qualified Accounting Technician
2009 - 2011
South Eastern Regional College
OCR Certificate In Bookkeeping
2009 - 2010
CISCO
Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
2008 - 2009
Northern Regional College
EDEXCEL BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business and Finance
2007 - 2009
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