Finance Analyst

ITV; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment industry, ITV, is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. The role involves key responsibilities in financial reporting, budgeting, and control, offering exposure to the finance operations across multiple production labels.

Qualifications

• Minimum part qualified accountant.
• Awareness of scripted TV production lifecycle.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journals and financial submissions.
• Support monthly balance sheet reviews and budgeting.
• Raise customer invoices and manage royalty reporting.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Education

Part qualified accountant

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Sage

Job description

Workplace: ITV London, White City + Hybrid - expectation is 2-3 days in the office.

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.

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..

Our dynamic and fast-paced studio is seeking an experienced and dedicated Finance Analyst to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Finance Manager and Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in supporting financial reporting and control across a portfolio of innovative scripted production labels. This is an exciting opportunity to work across multiple labels and locations, gaining valuable exposure to the inner workings of a leading creative studio.

Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Prepare month-end journals, intercompany recharges, and financial submissions
• Support monthly balance sheet reviews, budgeting and forecasting
• Manage royalty reporting and development slate tracker
• Support statutory accounts, audits, and VAT submissions
• Maintain finance systems with project and contract updates
• Raise customer invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims
• Perform bank reconciliations, currency revaluations, and supplier payments
• Handle company credit card admin and team expenses
• Assist with ad hoc tasks and projects as the need arises by senior finance staff

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Minimum part qualified accountant
• Awareness of the scripted TV production lifecycle
• Excellent excel skills
• Knowledge of Oracle/Hyperion/Sage is desirable
• Awareness of high-end television tax credits is desirable

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• A self-starter with the proven ability to work under pressure in a result-orientated, deadline driven environment
• Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and interpretation
• Adaptable and hardworking with a proactive approach
• Strong planning, co-ordination & interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills -written & oral
• Proven ability to build relationships and work with different levels of seniority
• Willingness to work in a changing environment

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.