Head of Consolidation and Reporting

Group Finance

Permanent

Office location: ITV, MediaCity, Manchester, 

Hiring range: from £80,000 - £90,000 plus a 10% performance-related bonus

 

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 support teams across the whole of ITV, helping them create content and products that millions of people interact with every single day. 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.

 

The role...

ITV seeks an experienced and well-rounded Head of Consolidation and Reporting to join our team and play a pivotal role in the company's financial operations. This position will oversee the timely and accurate production of the Group consolidation on a monthly basis, ensuring financial transparency and compliance with reporting standards. As the leader of a team of two Financial Accountants, you will be responsible for line management, coaching, and mentoring your team members, fostering their professional growth and contributing to their success.

The responsibilities for the role are:

• Responsible for the monthly FCCS Group Consolidation and supporting schedules
• Preparation of the monthly consolidation pack including balance sheet analytical commentary
• Line manage, coach and mentor the Consolidation team 
• Manage relationships with ITV subsidiaries around the globe
• Managing the training requirements of new finance members on the consolidation system, FCCS
• Responsible for timely preparation of forecasts, budgets and 5 year plans for relevant areas
• Maintain good working relationships with all accounting teams across the ITV Group including Group Tax, Group Treasury and Group FP&A

 

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with an extensive number of years PQE 
• Must have a background in multi-currency group consolidations
• Must have consolidation system experience such as FCCS, SAP or similar
• Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Must have experience managing a team 

 

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Strong influencing skills with the ability to create and sustain strong relationships across varying stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience of working with global subsidiaries with the ability to provide guidance and support
• Ability to identify and drive through improvements (systems & process)

 

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
• 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 Tuesday 25th February 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.