Financial Controller

Financial Controller - ITV Studios UK

Studios Finance

Permanent

ITV Manchester, Media City + hybrid

Hiring range: £75,000 - £85,000 + annual 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…

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, Queer Eye, Schitt’s Creek and many more.

We’re global and local, producing in 13 countries including the UK, US, France, Israel 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…

We’re looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our Group Reporting team on a permanent basis in Manchester. We’re happy to offer this role on a hybrid basis, and welcome applications from candidates outside of Manchester.

As Financial Controller, you’ll report into the Head of Controllership and will be responsible for the financial integrity of the statutory entities within ITV Studios UK, ensuring all period end and local legal and regulatory deadlines are met. This role will manage the integrity of the balance sheet, P&L and legal entity financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly Balance Sheet Reviews supported by the RTR team and regular reviews with the ITV Studios UK FD
• Ongoing review and development of processes and controls around monthly and annual reporting of ITV Studios legal entities
• Review the ITV Studios UK Subsidiary Accounts, liaising directly with the RTR team and business teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the legal entities prior to Finance Director review and sign off
• Work with the Head of Technical Accounting to determine the appropriate accounting driven from changes in accounting standards and/or policy changes and feedback to the business as required
• Work closely with Business Finance teams on rolling out business change initiatives and advise on implications of updated technical accounting standards (working with Head of Technical Accounting)
• Ensure all Group policies (including accounting, tax and treasury) and key controls are adhered to; follow up all agreed Internal Audit actions
• Manage Approval Frameworks in all labels and ensure they are updated regularly
• Assist Head of Technical Accounting to provide technical accounting expertise to the ITV Studios division, especially in relation to revenue recognition
• Provide answers to complex statutory accounts, audit and technical queries back to the business
• Manage ad-hoc activities such as co-ordination of internal and external audits, and requests from Business Finance Directors and Business Partners
• Support the other Financial Controllers with workload on an ad-hoc basis

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Substantial PQ experience within a Financial Control team
• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified accountant, minimum 5 years’ PQE
• Experience in implementing internal policies and procedures and complying with external policies such as regulatory and accounting procedures
• Ability to interpret financials into meaningful insights, to inform decision making and deliver against key metrics
• Extensive experience in month-end reporting and strong working knowledge of finance systems
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to influence decision-making among senior stakeholders

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• 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
• 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 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.