Global Statutory Reporting Manager

Group Finance

12 month FTC (This role could be a Secondment Opportunity for internal ITV employees)

ITV Manchester, Media City +  hybrid

Hiring range: £70,000 - £80,000 

 

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…

At ITV, our corporate teams work smart and work fast. We’re one of the most talked-about brands. 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.

In Group Finance, we have oversight across the whole of ITV. Our work is varied and interesting and we take pride in how we support the business -we deliver results and work as a team. 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…

We’re looking for an experienced Global Statutory Reporting Manager to join our Group Finance team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. We’re happy to offer this role on a hybrid basis, and welcome applications from candidates outside of Manchester.

The Global Statutory Accounts Manager is a key role in the Group Finance team ensuring the filing of the statutory accounts in the UK to deadline. The Manager ensures that the accounts are prepared to high quality, supports the statutory audit process and liaises with teams across the business to ensure efficient processing of information. This role owns the global subsidiary financial statement process and project manages the UK financial statements process. You will be working with a number of stakeholders at various levels across a number of locations in our business. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the global subsidiary financial statement process
• Project manage the UK subsidiary financial statement process with the auditors
• Prepare the financial statement template for use across the UK
• Provide assistance on technical accounting points raised during the stats process 
• Provide support and guidance to subsidiary stats preparers
• Review the financial statements for Group companies including companies exempt from audit
• Provide technical accounting guidance on the dissolution of companies as part of the corporate simplification process.
• Manages a small team that prepare the subsidiary financial statements
• Support the Financial Controllers for M&E, Studios and Shared services with workload

 

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• 5+ year PQ experience 
• ACA / ACCA  (or equivalent) qualified accountant
• Preparation of financial statements under IFRS and UK Accounting Standards including FRS 101
• Experience working within a large matrix commercial organisation

 

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Commercially astute with an inquisitive nature and desire to understand drivers behind the numbers and reports
• Ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences
• Strong understanding of the business areas supported
• Willingness and ability to build and develop strong relationships and partnerships internally and externally
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, and to lead discussions with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Ability to meet rigorous deadlines and to multitask and prioritise responsibilities

 

 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
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• 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 5th 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.