Head of Finance - Studios

ITV

London

Hybrid

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Head of Studios UK Finance Hub in London. This pivotal role involves developing a high-performing finance function, leading a diverse finance team, and driving operational excellence through standardised financial processes. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with extensive leadership experience within dynamic organisations. Competitive salary and hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

Proven track record of building and leading large finance teams within dynamic, global organisations.
Demonstrated experience in change management, including reviewing, designing, and documenting new finance processes.
Strong experience working within a matrix organisational structure.
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).

Responsibilities

Recruit, lead, and develop a skilled finance team aligned with business priorities.
Drive process standardisation, documentation, and optimisation.
Lead digital transformation initiatives to enhance automation.
Drive process standardisation and optimisation with Continuous Improvement and RTR teams.
Lead digital transformation initiatives to enhance automation of legacy processes.
Strengthen financial controls and compliance with the Financial Controller.
Oversee standardised reporting strategy and cyclic accounting processes.
Serve as primary contact for auditors and ensure accessible documentation.
Administer management and employee incentive schemes with governance.
Ensure HETV accounting processes are documented and compliant.
Collaborate with Group Finance on statutory reviews and filings.
Support integration of acquired companies into ITV’s finance framework.
Share expertise across the broader finance community and leadership team.

Skills

Building large finance teams

Change management

Matrix organisational structure

Relationship building

Project management

Continuous improvement

Oracle Fusion suite

Modern analytics tools

Television production experience

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Tableau

EPBCS

Job description

Overview

Workplace: ITV London White City + Manchester Media City + Hybrid - expectation is 2-3 days in the office, often travelling between both locations.

Closing Date: 18th September 2025

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

The Head of Studios UK Finance Hub is a new critical senior leadership role within ITV Studios UK finance, reporting into the Finance Director - ITV Studios UK. This position leads the development and delivery of a high-performing finance function that drives operational excellence through standardised, optimised, and insightful financial processes. The role oversees a diverse team of finance professionals and acts as a strategic partner to Finance Business Partners, Finance Directors, FP&A and Group Finance teams, ensuring the finance function supports the evolving needs of the business with agility, accuracy, and innovation.

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

Recruit, lead, and develop a skilled finance team that is agile and aligned with business priorities.
Foster a collaborative finance community focused on innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with senior finance stakeholders across ITV Studios UK, Divisional FP&A and Group Finance.
Drive process standardisation, documentation, and optimisation in partnership with Continuous Improvement and GFO RTR teams.
Lead digital transformation initiatives, enhancing automation and streamlining legacy finance processes.
Strengthen financial controls and compliance in collaboration with the Financial Controller.
Oversee the design and execution of a standardised, efficient, and insightful reporting strategy.
Manage monthly and periodic accounting and reporting cycles, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
Serve as the primary contact for auditors, facilitating a smooth audit process with accessible documentation.
Administer management and employee incentive schemes with robust governance.
Ensure HETV accounting processes are clearly documented, compliant, and effectively managed.
Partner with Group Finance on statutory account reviews and filings, including HETV accounts.
Support integration of acquired companies into ITV’s finance and control frameworks.
Collaborate across the broader finance community to leverage technical expertise and best practices.
Act as a key member of the ITV Studios UK finance leadership team, championing collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

Proven track record of building and leading large finance teams within dynamic, global organisations.
Demonstrated experience in change management, including reviewing, designing, and documenting new finance processes.
Strong experience working effectively within a matrix organisational structure.
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the business and finance teams.
Effective project management skills with a track record of delivering results.
Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives within finance or related functions.
Practical working knowledge of Oracle Fusion suite, including EPBCS planning tools
Familiarity with systemised planning and reporting using modern analytics tools such as Tableau.
Previous experience in the television production industry is a distinct advantage.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing and collaborating at all levels.

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.

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