Finance Manager, Big Talk Studios

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