Finance Manager

Are you an experienced Finance Manager with a background in television production?, We are looking for a commercially minded and technically strong Finance Manager to work in Big Talk, a Scripted TV Production Label under the ITV Studios umbrella. This is a pivotal role that will focus on Management Reporting, Group Reporting, Control and Business Partnering.

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or part-qualified with significant relevant experience)

• Month-end and reporting experience
Proven experience preparing full month-end accounts and management reporting packs
• Financial systems and Excel
Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups) and experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage or similar)
• Core financial processes
Experience of at least three of the following: payroll, VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, cashflow forecasting
• Stakeholder communication
Evidence of working with non-finance stakeholders and explaining financial information clearly Other things we're looking for (key criteria)
• Experience in TV production
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• A proactive approach with a demonstrable ability to spot opportunities to improve and add value
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
• Confidence working in a deadline-driven, changing environment
  
  International Emmy Award winning Big Talk Studios is one of the world's leading scripted television production companies. It has an unparalleled reputation for producing genre-defining British comedy and tonally distinctive, character-driven international drama.
  
  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
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