Head of Finance - Scripted
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Head of Finance
ITV Studios Finance
Permanent
London + Hybrid
Hiring range: c£100,000
For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
Your impact sends ripples.
The team...
It's all lights, camera, action here at ITV Studios. As a world class creator, producer and distributor we put on quite a show. Our content offering is award winning, it's record-breaking and it's vast with big name brands like The Voice, Love Island, Line of Duty, Vigil, Queer Eye, Schitt's Creek and many more.
We're global and local, producing in 13 countries including the UK, US, France and Australia and we aren't standing still. We are operating in a growth market and have ambitious plans to grow and diversify. In ITV Studios Finance we are passionate and proud of the role we play in the creative and financial success of the business. Here we are small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
The role...
The ITV Studios division has recently created a new and exciting London based opportunity for a Head of Finance, set to join the finance team on a permanent basis. Your purpose as senior finance business partner will be to provide all aspects of financial support for designated scripted labels within ITV Studios (including World Productions). You will provide strategic, commercial support for the scripted label management teams, providing effective financial reporting, planning and control, whilst managing day to day production needs.
Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities may include:
• Business partnering with label leadership to facilitate understanding of commercial and financial impact of key programme/ editorial decisions
• Working as a member of the senior leadership teams, supporting the label in delivering the ITV strategy
• Managing all aspects of financial reporting and ensuring compliance with ITV financial policies and procedures
• Performance management through the accurate presentation of financial forecasts and updates, provide early identification of risks and opportunities and potential solutions
• Presentation of financial performance at regular board meetings
• Preparation of finance/business plans for submission to label boards
• Monthly reporting: including management accounts, regular forecasting of P&L balance sheet and cashflow
• Management of the end to end process for HETVs
• Management of location drama financial support including : management of bank accounts and funding, recruitment and supervision of freelance production accountants to ensure regular and accurate cost reporting across all productions
• Work with production management to have a thorough understanding of the programme budget details
• Leading on cost control initiatives to ensure effective use of resources
• Monitor development effectiveness to ensure adequate ROI of development spend and programme conversion
• Development of finance team in line with ITV's finance operating model
• Participate in project looking to improve and harmonise processes across all ITVS scripted labels
• Leading integration into ITV financial reporting requirements and ways of working including any potential change in finance systems (Oracle Fusion,Talpay)
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)...
• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience
• Proven track record of business partnering within a senior management team
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of the HETV and tax credit/AVEC process
• Thorough understanding of production with knowledge of scripted production preferable
• Proactive management of statutory reporting and year end audit process
• Proven track record of working within a team to drive improved financial reporting and processes
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)...
• Ability to build strong relationships across the business with a flexible approach
• Proactive, with an ability to identify problems and devise solutions - make things happen
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and deliver accurate results
• Ability to drive and motivate a team through change
• Driven and ambitious with high levels of enthusiasm and energy
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage with all levels and build relationships with creative and business stakeholders
• Exceptional financial analysis skills with a high degree of accuracy and interpretation.
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above)
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.
Find out more about applying with a disability.
* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:
• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
More about our benefits
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 22nd September 2025
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.