Interim Group Financial Accountant
Group Financial Accountant (Maternity cover)
Group Finance
Fixed Term Contract (12 months) (Maternity cover)
Office location: ITV, MediaCity, Manchester,
Hiring range: from £50,000 - £60,000
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...
At ITV, our corporate teams work smart and work fast. We're one of the most talked-about brands. 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.
In Group Finance, we support teams across the whole of ITV, helping them create content and products that millions of people interact with every single day. 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.
The role...
ITV seeks a Group Financial Accountant to cover a maternity leave within the Group Consolidation team. This team is responsible for preparing the Group's monthly consolidation, ensuring financial transparency and compliance with reporting standards.
The Group Financial Accountant will play a key role in supporting the monthly reporting process and will be pivotal in both the year end and interim reporting. Collaboration with various stakeholders at different levels across our global business will be a core aspect of this role.
The day-to-day responsibilities for the role include:
Monthly reporting:
- Helps prepare the FCCS Group Consolidation and supporting schedules
- Preparation of the cash flow statement
- Assists in the preparation of the monthly consolidation Reporting pack including balance sheet analytical commentary
Forecasting and Budgeting:
- Responsible for timely preparation of forecasts, budgets and 5 year plans for relevant areas
Technical Accounting:
- Responsible for the share-based payment calculation
- Involved in acquisition accounting together with the Group Reporting team
- As part of the Group Reporting team, assists in providing technical accounting support and training
Interim and Year end reporting:
- Responsible for the preparation of relevant note disclosures
- Liaise with the Group's auditors on areas of responsibility
- Provide ad hoc support during key reporting periods
Engagement:
- Manage relationships with ITV subsidiaries around the globe
- Oversee the training needs of new finance team members in FCCS, the Group's consolidation system
- Maintain good working relationships with all accounting teams across the ITV Group including Group Tax, Group Treasury and Group FP&A
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)...
- Must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
- Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)...
- Excels at establishing and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of individuals.
- Works effectively in a team setting
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience of working with global subsidiaries with the ability to provide guidance and support
- Ability to identify and drive through improvements (systems & process)
- Previous experience with a consolidation system and/or familiarity with Alteryx is advantageous
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
- 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
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 16th March 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.]]>