Finance Manager - Scripted

ITV Studios Finance

Permanent

London + Hybrid (minimum 3 days a week in the office)

Hiring range: £60,000 - £70,000

  

Your work matters to millions.

 

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution. 

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. 

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

 

Your impact sends ripples.

 

The team…

It’s all lights, camera, action here at ITV Studios. As a world class creator, producer and distributor we put on quite a show.  Our content offering is award winning, it’s record-breaking and it's vast with big name brands like The Voice, Love Island, Line of Duty, Vigil, Queer Eye, Schitt’s Creek and many more.  

We’re global and local, producing in 13 countries including the UK, US, France and Australia and we aren’t standing still. We are operating in a growth market and have ambitious plans to grow and diversify. In ITV Studios Finance we are passionate and proud of the role we play in the creative and financial success of the business. Here we are small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. 

 

The role…

The ITV Studios division has recently created a new and exciting London based opportunity for a Finance Manager, set to join the finance team on a permanent basis.  Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support in all aspects of financial process, reporting, controls and production finance for two ITV Studios scripted labels.

You will manage the monthly reporting process for both labels. Working within deadlines to provide a full management accounting service including delivering the month end close and consolidation of group accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. 

You will work closely with the Head of Finance to deliver the annual budget and regular forecasting as required by ITV Studios FP&A and label management teams. You will provide finance support for production as needed and manage all transactional finance activities such as payroll, payments and invoicing. You will assist with company governance and audits and deliver business reporting and analysis which support the Company’s goals and ambitions

Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities may include:

·       Control monthly management accounts processes

·       Support Head of Finance in delivery of all monthly reporting to ITV Studios FP&A team and ITV Group finance

·       Prepare monthly consolidated P&Ls and balance sheets

·       Balance sheet reconciliations and supplementary analysis as required

·       Preparing and posting month end journals for multiple entities (including production postings, accruals, prepayments, revenue/WIP recognition etc)

·       Raising of invoices and cash collection 

·       Point of contact for all payment and other related queries

·       Prepare quarterly VAT returns for submission to ITV Group

·       Ensure compliance with ITV policies

·       Support Head of Finance with all statutory accounts and audit processes for all entities including HETV including working with Saffreys on HETV tax credit process

·       Assist Head of Finance with set up of production HETVs, bank accounts, VAT registrations and any other tasks required for new productions

 

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)...

·       Qualified accountant (we would consider part qualified with relevant experience)

·       A number of years proven and strong management accounting experience ideally within scripted production

·       Proven track record working with varied finance systems and processes

·       Good understanding of production accounting and HETV production finance

  

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)...

·       Ability to build strong relationships across the business with a flexible approach to problem solving 

·       Strong communication and team skills with ability to engage with all levels.

·       Driven and ambitious with high levels of enthusiasm and energy

·       Proactive, with an ability to identify problems and devise solutions – make things happen

·       Proven track record of working within a team to drive improved financial reporting and processes.

·       Expert in Excel/Googlesheets modelling

·       Good organisational skills

 

ITV is for everyone.

 

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. 

Find out more about applying with a disability.

 

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

 

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

 

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

·       Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone

·       Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more

·       Annual bonus opportunity

·       Competitive pension contribution

·       Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares

·       Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

More about our benefits 

 

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 12th January 2025

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.