M&E Group Reporting Accountant

ITV; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV is seeking an ambitious M&E Group Reporting Accountant to join our Finance team in Manchester on a permanent basis. This newly created, high-visibility role will establish our M&E financial reporting structure and end-to-end accounting processes.

You will own consolidation in Oracle FCCS, prepare cash flow statements and balance sheet reviews, and work with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and auditors. Strong IFRS knowledge and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
• Experience with financial consolidation systems (Oracle FCCS, SAP) and IFRS.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and technical accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E consolidation process and monthly close in Oracle FCCS.
• Prepare consolidation packs and schedules for senior leadership.
• Prepare monthly cash flow statements and review group balance sheet.
• Forecasts, budgets and five-year plans for assigned areas.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, FP&A and operations to ensure accuracy.
• Liaise with external auditors during year-end and interim reporting.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support for strategic projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel/Office

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Oracle FCCS

SAP

Job description

The Media & Entertainment (M&E) Finance team operates at the creative and commercial core of our broadcasting and streaming business. As our division shapes its future operational framework, our finance team is responsible for driving absolute financial integrity, managing complex group consolidations, and delivering insightful financial reporting under IFRS. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we partner closely with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and operational teams, as well as external stakeholders, to ensure seamless corporate reporting.

The role..

We’re looking for an ambitious Media & Entertainment (M&E) Group Reporting Accountant to join our team on a permanent basis. This newly created, high-visibility role serves as a key driver in establishing our new financial reporting structure and designing robust, end-to-end accounting processes for the M&E division.

As the subject matter expert for M&E reporting and consolidation, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and running our monthly M&E consolidation in Oracle FCCS, preparing and analysing cash flow statements, reviewing group balance sheets, and supporting statutory accounting. This opportunity offers broad exposure to complex technical accounting (such as IFRS 16 lease modeling) alongside direct collaboration with senior cross-functional stakeholders.

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

• Assisting in creating and implementing the monthly M&E consolidation process in Oracle FCCS.
• Preparing the monthly M&E consolidation, all supporting schedules, and reporting packs for M&E senior leadership.
• Preparing and analysing monthly M&E cash flow statements and reviewing/maintaining the M&E group-level balance sheet.
• Preparing timely forecasts, budgets, and five-year plans for assigned areas.
• Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships across M&E Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and operational business teams.
• Partnering closely with the ITV team providing general ledger financial information.
• Supporting complex technical accounting areas, including IFRS 16 lease modeling and statutory account preparation.
• Liaising with external auditors throughout year-end, and interim reporting cycles.
• Delivering ad-hoc financial analysis, reporting support, and special projects as business needs evolve.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
• Hands-on experience with financial consolidation systems (e.g., Oracle FCCS, SAP, or similar).
• Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Strong influencing skills with a proven track record of building effective relationships with diverse cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for financial modeling and executive reporting.
• Experience collaborating with business partners to provide practical technical accounting guidance and support.
• Proactive approach to identifying and driving continuous process and systems enhancements.Alignment with core behaviors—Digital Mindset, Creativity & Innovation, Be Agile, Clarity & Pace, Collaboration, and Cultivating Resilience.
• Extended working hours may be required during peak reporting periods, including month-end, half-year, and year-end close cycles.

ITV is for everyone.

We create and showcase content by, with and for everyone, connecting and reflecting modern audiences. We are committed to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organisation and in everything we do.

As part of this commitment, we actively encourage applications for this role from candidates who are Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent, People of Colour, and candidates from working class backgrounds. 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*.

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 [e-mail].

*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.