Production Finance Global Process Owner
Production Finance Management, Global Process Owner
Studio's Finance
Permanent
ITV London, White City or ITV Manchester, Media City + Hybrid (minimum 2-3 days in office per week)
Hiring range: £70,000 - £80,000
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. Our incredible crew puts on quite a show. We're talking award-winning, record-breaking, headline-grabbing TV. Big-name brands like The Voice, Love Island, Line of Duty, Queer Eye, Schitt's Creek, Physical and many, many more are huge hits all around the world.
We're global and local, producing in 13 countries across 60+ labels in the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, The Nordics, Italy and more. Together with creators, producers, global networks and streamers, we're behind the scenes of some of the greatest genres. Bringing thousands of hours of entertainment to everyone everywhere.
The role...
In collaboration with the Head of Production Finance and Production Finance Managers, this role is responsible for the continuous improvement of ITV Studios end to end production finance management processes. This role ensures the efficiency, compliance and optimisation of workflows operated through the eTribez production finance system, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management and cost reporting processes.
The position involves creating and maintaining robust documentation, monitoring process performance, facilitating training, and managing system changes to ensure seamless operations across production finance teams.
The ideal candidate will be process-driven with a strong background in production finance or production management and process improvement.
- In collaboration with the Head of Production Finance and Production Finance Managers, develop, maintain, and continuously improve production finance processes executed in the core production finance system, eTribez.
- Maintain up-to-date process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials.
- Monitor process performance, track efficiency, and proactively identify opportunities for process optimisation and address root causes of inefficiencies or deviations.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies.
- Highlight risks and issues related to processes and systems, identifying mitigating actions and driving resolutions.
- Chair regular process meetings to review overall process performance, escalate and resolve issues, and manage eTribez enhancement requests.
- Collaborate with the Head of Production Finance and Head of Production Digital Transformation on the prioritisation of eTribez enhancement requests.
- In conjunction with the ITV eTribez Systems Administrator, perform user acceptance testing (UAT) and regression testing for system updates and changes.
- Ensure process and system updates are implemented with minimal disruption and high levels of stakeholder engagement. This will include demonstrating new features to the production management and production finance community.
- Act as a change champion, promoting new ways of working and ensuring smooth transitions during process and system updates.
- Serve as a central point of contact for the production finance process and system-related queries and initiatives.
- In partnership with the Production Finance Managers, run the UK eTribez Power User Network, gathering feedback and ideas for continuous improvement.
- Facilitate training and develop training content for new processes and new starters
- Provide ongoing support for end-users, ensuring system changes are well-communicated and understood.
- In collaboration with the third party vendor and the ITV eTribez Systems Administrator, provide expert advice on the eTribez production finance system, acting as a key intermediary between the third-party vendor, production, and production finance teams.
- Conduct root cause analysis of system and process issues, collaborating with the Systems Administrator, ITV technical support teams, and/or GPOs from other finance teams to resolve issues.
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)...
- • Demonstrable experience working in production finance or production management in the TV industry
- Demonstrable experience of improving processes
- Proficient in the use of production finance systems, particularly eTribez or similar
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)...
- • High attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive change
- Passionate about technology, innovation and forward thinking
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct process reviews and recommend improvements
- The ability to challenge others but also a good listener
- Self-starter, solution oriented, a problem solver
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 share
- Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
Closing date: Midnight Monday 27th January 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]]>