Finance Manager - ICFR

The Bbc; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned global media company is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the implementation of internal controls over financial reporting. This role involves supporting the design of the ICFR framework and managing financial reporting risks. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with over 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a flexible working week, competitive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Defined pension plan with employer contributions

Remote GP access and life assurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in ICFR/SOX or Audit.
• Proven expertise in SOX/ICFR implementation.
• Strong communication skills for presenting financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of the ICFR framework.
• Lead workshops and document financial risks.
• Conduct control design effectiveness testing.

Skills

Financial controls

Audit experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Documentation skills

Education

Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE £60,000 - £72,000 plus £5441 London Weighting and up to 15% bonus, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS. A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

Purpose of the role

As BBC Commercial embarks on an ambitious journey to double cash flow and expand its Content Studio, we are seeking a Finance Manager to lead the implementation of our Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework. This role is critical in ensuring financial reporting risks are effectively managed, governance standards are upheld, and robust controls are embedded to support accurate and reliable reporting across our commercial operations.

Your key responsibilities and impact

• Support the design and rollout of a new ICFR framework for BBC Commercial, aligned with BBC Group standards.
• Lead process workshops and create detailed documentation of financial reporting risks, controls, and IT dependencies.
• Conduct walkthroughs and control design effectiveness testing across key Financial Statement Line Items (FSLIs).
• Assist with operational effectiveness testing and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Prepare annual ICFR scoping and contribute to Group-level attestation processes.
• Deliver ICFR training and raise awareness of framework requirements across teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert, supporting finance projects and liaising with BBC Group ICFR stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• 5+ years' experience in ICFR/SOX or Audit, including developing and monitoring financial controls.
• Proven expertise in SOX/ICFR implementation: process mapping, risk assessment, controls design, and remediation.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for presenting risks, processes, and controls clearly.
• Excellent project management with ability to deliver on time and follow through.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills to translate risk into actionable insights.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to explain financial controls to senior and non-finance audiences.

Desired but not required

• Controls-design effectiveness testing.
• Experience of change management within an organisation, particularly in relation to implementing new frameworks and processes.

Other information

which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC. At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain.

• A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets.
• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis. Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

You belong. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below. Disability confident. We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss.

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