Finance Manager, Big Talk Studios - Perm, Part Time

ITV Studios · London

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Workplace: Big Talk Studios, London. 
Permanent contract.
Part Time - 3 days per week across 4 days as standard, with 4 days at month end (working day 1 - 4 of a calendar month).  Expectation is 2 days in the office (Monday to Thursday). 

Are you an experienced Finance Manager with a background in television production?

The team

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. 

Normal office working is Monday to Thursday with the option to work from home on Fridays.

The role

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.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Professional qualification
  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

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.

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