Production Finance Apprentice

Creative Lives in Progress; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in London is seeking a Production Finance Apprentice to support financial tasks within the Production Finance department. This full-time apprenticeship involves coding invoices, coordinating with teams, and developing essential financial skills over a period of 15 months. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for learning about the media finance sector.

Benefits

Support for relocation costs

Formal training workshops and coaching

Work from home flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with customers or teamwork.
• Experience with cash handling or proofreading.
• Planning events or managing work/life balance.
• Diligent, organised, and self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Coding all development invoices.
• Regular meetings with Production Coordinators.
• Posting departmental journals.
• Conducting skills reconciliation.
• Covering for Invoicing Assistants as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Understanding of Channel 4's remit

Numerate and confident dealing with figures

Computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

GCSE Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English

Job description

Job Title: Production Finance Apprentice

Reports to: Senior Production Finance Manager

Department: Production Finance

Location: London

Number of roles: 1

Start date: September 2026

The C4 Apprenticeship Programme

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you. Our Apprenticeships are full‑time, with four days per week spent working in a C4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. You’ll spend 60% of your working week in your office base and 40% working from home. The formal training provided will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and, in some cases, residential boot‑camps.

Am I Eligible to Apply?

• You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts. There is no upper age limit.
• You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE.
• You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or a similar one at the same or higher level.
• Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree. If you have a degree, please visit the Channel 4 Jobs website.

Channel 4 Behaviours

At Channel 4, we have four core behaviours that underpin everything we do. These are outlined below, and we will assess candidates on these behaviours throughout the recruitment process.

Include

We’re Altogether Different so let’s give each other a bear hug, team up and trust each other to collaborate arm‑in‑arm. Don’t just listen: listen to understand.

Innovate

Don’t just rinse and repeat: don’t just go through the motions. Challenge positively and embrace change. Experiment & take smart risks.

Grow

Question everything and school yourself. Be generous with your knowledge with others and seek feedback from them. Be clear with your objectives.

Get it Done

Make your time at Channel 4 count. Be a solution‑finder, not a finger‑pointer. Prioritise, decide and then act – always commercially.

Department Description

Commercial Affairs is responsible for the financial, legal and business aspects of programme making and is tasked with negotiating all contractual, financial and other deal terms between Channel 4 and programme suppliers, in particular independent companies who make programmes on Channel 4’s behalf. The commissioning teams are supported by Legal and Business Affairs Managers and Production Finance Managers who work with commissioning editors to agree the editorial, financial and contractual details of each project and to manage the business issues arising.

Key Responsibilities

• Coding all development invoices (this can lead to being able to cover for the Invoicing Assistants for commissions eventually).
• Regular meetings with Production Coordinators to review development invoices.
• Posts all departmental journals (correcting entries that need to happen from time to time).
• Screen skills reconciliation (we act as a collecting agent on behalf of an industry body and this reconciliation is a key part of that process).
• DUK reconciliation (as above we are acting as a collecting agent for Directors UK).
• Cover for Invoicing Assistants.
• Cover for Production Finance Committee Meeting paperwork preparation.
• Any other Ad Hoc duties as required.

Essential Experience & Skills

As part of the application process you’ll be asked to tell us how you meet the essential criteria listed below. When answering this question think about examples from your experience so far, this doesn’t need to be professional experience but could be academic, from volunteering or a part‑time job.

• Verbal and written communication skills – verbal (e.g. experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team, writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or a hobby that involves creative writing).
• Attention to detail – e.g. cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
• Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks – e.g. planning events whether personal or for professional purposes, managing work/life balance, working whilst doing coursework/exams.
• An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4’s remit.
• Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above.
• Numerate and confident dealing with figures.
• Highly diligent, organised, and self‑motivated.
• Computer literacy with experience of using Excel and MS Power‑point.

Qualification Offered With This Apprenticeship

AAT Level 2

Length of Apprenticeship

15 months

Alternative Application Formats

We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss suggestions for alternative formats, or have any questions about the recruitment process in general, please contact us at [e-mail]. Take a look at our access page for more information.

Relocation

If you need to relocate in order to take up this opportunity, we can offer you support towards the financial costs of moving. This includes a contribution towards your deposit and first months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.