Finance Director – Media Tech & Corporate (Flexible UK)

BBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The BBC is seeking a Finance Director–Strategic partner to lead financial strategy and performance across Media Tech and Corporate Functions. You will influence senior leadership, evaluate investments, and deliver high-quality financial insight to support long-term value creation.

This role balances strategic leadership with strong financial stewardship, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and governance is maintained.

Qualifications

• Significant senior finance leadership experience in a large organisation.
• Experience partnering with technology leadership teams and executive boards.
• Strong track record of shaping strategy and driving investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted adviser to senior leaders influencing strategy and investment decisions.
• Lead financial strategy, planning and performance across your portfolio balancing short-term delivery with long-term value.
• Provide rigorous analysis and independent judgement on major technology investments and transformation programmes.
• Drive financial and operational performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support BBC-wide objectives.
• Ensure strong financial governance and oversight of expenditure, risk management and reporting.
• Develop high-performing teams and contribute to the wider BBC Finance function.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Commercial acumen

Change management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP & Financial systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

The BBC is seeking a Finance Director–Strategic partner to lead financial strategy and performance across Media Tech and Corporate Functions. You will influence senior leadership, evaluate investments, and deliver high-quality financial insight to support long-term value creation.

This role balances strategic leadership with strong financial stewardship, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and governance is maintained.