Production Finance Manager - Scripted

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Job Description

Workplace: ITV London, White City and/or Manchester Media City + Hybrid - expectation is 2-3 days in the office with occasional travel between offices.

The team..

The ITV Studios UK division operates a partnering-led finance structure, reporting into the Finance Director - ITV Studios UK. This structure is supported by the Studios UK Finance Hub, a centralised finance function providing analytical support, accounting and reporting and the Production Finance Hub providing production finance support across Scripted and Unscripted productions.

The role..

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Production Finance Manager to join us on a 12 month fixed term basis. As our dedicated Production Finance Manager in Scripted, you'll be at the financial helm of ITV's dynamic in-house drama productions, driving the success of a diverse and ambitious slate. Reporting to the Head of Production Finance - Scripted, you'll provide expert production finance oversight across every stage of the production lifecycle. This role offers the chance to be a trusted advisor, a key connector across departments, and a champion of robust financial governance that enables creative excellence to thrive.

Some of your key day to day responsibilities will include:

• Recruit, lead, and mentor a team of freelance Production Accountants, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Act as the central finance liaison between Production, Finance, Business Affairs, and external partners to ensure seamless support
• Provide trusted financial guidance to senior production leaders to help deliver high-quality scripted content
• Support Production Management in preparing and reviewing budgets aligned with strategic goals
• Oversee cost reporting to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial updates for decision-making
• Manage the full production lifecycle: onboarding freelance accountants, configuring systems (payroll, PAYE, VAT), tracking spend, projecting cash flow, and closing out productions
• Deliver finance support throughout the production cycle as needed
• Implement and maintain strong governance and cash management controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies
• Collaborate with the HETV Financial Accountant to provide required data for AVEC claims and audit processes
• Review and approve production payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

• Extensive experience in scripted production finance
• Deep understanding of scripted production processes
• Proficient in using scripted production finance tools
• Proven leadership skills with a strong track record of managing, mentoring, and developing teams

Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

• Experience working within an organisation with multiple labels would be advantageous
• Experience collaborating with a large Global Finance Operations (GFO) team would be greatly beneficial
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Confident team player, skilled at building relationships across all seniority levels
• Highly organised, proactive, with strong attention to detail and a results-focused mindset

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.

About Us

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.

About the Team

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

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