Finance Manager - Reporting & Consol

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JOB DETAILS   JOB BAND: E
CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Commercial Group Finance

LOCATION:

London Television Centre - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE:
Up to £76,000 plus £5441 London Weighting and 15% bonus, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS   A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
PURPOSE OF

THE ROLE
The  Finance Manager for Management Reporting & Consolidation  will take the lead in managing consolidated reporting across BBC Commercial Group, owning the SAP BPC system and ensuring data accuracy. You'll be the go-to expert for system queries, training, and continuous improvement, driving smarter, more efficient financial reporting.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking finance community where your expertise will shape how insights are delivered. Work with senior stakeholders to streamline processes, influence change, and make a real impact across the BBC.
YOUR

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
Deliver high-quality management reporting and analysis for senior leadership, including Board-level insights and recommendations.
Lead financial storytelling by synthesising trends, risks, and performance drivers to support strategic decision-making.
Own and optimise data accuracy across SAP S/4 and BPC systems, ensuring robust validation and reporting processes.
Champion continuous improvement in reporting, leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance insight.
Act as a key liaison across Finance, Technology, and outsourced providers, resolving system issues and driving enhancements.
Design and deliver training programmes, promoting best practices and improving user experience across reporting tools.
Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, growth, and alignment with strategic goals.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE    ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Strong understanding of finance processes and controls in complex, matrixed environments.
Excellent communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Skilled in interpreting complex financial data and delivering actionable insights.
Confident using ERP systems, particularly in Finance & Accounting/Record to Report.
Commercially aware with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
Comfortable presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.
DESIRED BUT NOT

REQUIRED:

Proven experience producing high-quality management reporting in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
Strong data management skills, including transformation, validation, and reconciliation across financial systems.
Hands-on expertise with SAP ECC/S4 and BPC, including configuration and user support.
Track record of coaching and mentoring, fostering continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
Familiarity with audit processes, financial controls, and compliance in a systems context.
Proactive approach to process improvement, standardisation, and automation.
Skilled in stakeholder management, training delivery, and collaboration with BPO partners.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
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