Junior Finance Manager - Programming & Production; FTC

Junior Finance Manager - Programming & Production (12 Month FTC)

Location:

Peterborough

Department:
Finance

Salary Range:
Not Specified

Advertising End Date: 09 Aug 2026

Your Team: Our Finance team plays a key role in the success of our business, working across multiple locations as a unified team to create a positive, productive, and highly efficient finance department within News UK.

• Assist Finance Manager with broadcast programming and production costs, ensuring efficient financial operations across all stations and Business units.
• Prepare the budget, 5‑year plan and forecasting process for all Programming and Production across the Broadcasting Business.
• Monitor all Broadcast Programming & Production expenses, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Input into rolling forecast and overview of revenue performance YTD throughout the year.
• Support with transition of activities to offshore team.

• Collaborate with the programming & Production teams and other key stakeholders to provide financial insights and support cost optimisation across all broadcasting P&Ls.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and project support to enable the successful delivery of business objectives.
• Assist Finance Manager and Offshore team with reporting to the business.

• Assist Finance Manager with the preparation and presentation of programming budgets/forecasts to the broadcast senior leadership team, providing valuable insights and comparators across all radio stations.
• Support the year‑end audit process, ensuring criteria are met in a timely and professional manner.
• Input into the rolling forecast to keep costs run rates and performance vs Budget up to date throughout the year.

• Support the offshore team with month‑end processing and input into reporting of full P&L statements.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports.
• Drive new reporting streams to provide greater insight into cost trends with a focus on challenging cost areas such as casual management.

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or actively studying, but qualified by experience in a similar role.
• Commercially aware with strong accounting skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently.

• Private medical insurance, including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free Class Pass at Home, weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes.
• ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks on full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times; weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• Wide range of training available, plus full Linked In Learning access.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.