Finance Manager, Big Talk Studios – Perm, Part Time ITV Careers

Workplace:
Big Talk Studios, London – expectation is 2 days in the office. Part Time – 3 days per week across 4 days. Normal office working is Monday to Thursday with the option to work from home on Fridays. Office address: 26 Nassau Street, London, W1W 7AQ
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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.

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 media, TV production or a similar fast-paced industry
• 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.