RTR Manager

ITV; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic leaders for their Record to Report team. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive automation and efficiency in financial processes while fostering a culture of digital transformation. You will manage a high-performing team, ensuring accurate financial statements and compliance, while collaborating across departments. If you're passionate about process improvement and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and supports your career development.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with several years of experience or highly experienced QBE.
• Experience leading an RTR team using automated reconciliation software.
• Ability to implement changes and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate production of balance sheet, revenue, and cost reconciliations.
• Drive use of ARCS for consistent reconciliation policies.
• Lead the team to motivate and develop members through regular reviews.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Experience in reconciliation process

Proficiency in Oracle Fusion / ARCS

Leadership in RTR team

Digital transformation enthusiasm

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with Agile methodologies

Education

Qualified accountant

Significant people and process management experience

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ARCS

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Role

The team...

At ITV, our corporate teams work smart and work fast. We're one of the most talked-about brands. With a variety of roles across HR, Finance and Legal, you'll find a position that challenges you, enabling you to have a real impact on your career, on our viewers and our strategic ambitions - and still have a life outside work.

The role...

We are recruiting for two leadership roles within the Record to Report (RTR) team, each with slightly different responsibilities. Candidates interviewed will be considered for both vacancies. The successful applicants will lead, manage, and develop either the RTR Reconciliations Team or the RTR Fusion Projects Accounting Team, ensuring delivery of standard methodology core accounting processes and strong financial governance. Both roles are key to driving automation, efficiency, and the accurate, timely production of ITV's financial statements. We are looking for individuals who can champion a culture of digital transformation and continuous improvement, support opportunities for career development, and champion a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Depending on which pillar you are assigned to as mentioned above some of your key day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Ensure the accurate, complete, and timely production of balance sheet, revenue, and cost reconciliations, addressing discrepancies and aged items promptly.
• Drive the use of ARCS (Oracle Cloud EPM Account Reconciliation) to centralise reconciliation policies and ensure consistent adoption.
• Oversee the Fusion Projects accounting process, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and automation while leading timely month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Lead the team in line with ITV Behaviours, motivating, supporting, and developing team members through regular 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and career development opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers across RTR and Finance Operations to resolve discrepancies, identify errors, and build a cohesive, supportive management team.
• Ensure continuous improvement and a digital approach within the team, driving performance, increasing standardisation, and automation wherever possible.
• Actively participate in ERP testing (SaaS releases and system developments) to enhance understanding of Oracle Fusion's capabilities and processes.
• Support audit activities by collaborating with external auditors, providing vital documentation and explanations during financial audits.
• Set priorities and manage time optimally to meet deadlines and achieve team goals.
• Provide active support and involvement in RTR team meetings and assist the Head of Department (HoD) as needed.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required.

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)...

• Qualified accountant (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with several years of experience, or highly experienced QBE with significant people and process management experience.
• Experienced reconciliation process specialist, with proficiency in accounting software, preferably Oracle Fusion / ARCS.
• Experience leading an RTR team using automated reconciliation software.
• Experience with Oracle Projects Accounting/subledger or equivalent is required for the Projects Manager position
• Ability to implement changes and improve processes is required for both roles.

Other things we're looking for (key criteria)...

• Digital approach, enthusiastic about process automation and systems solutions, and comfortable with digital transformation.
  Ability to review and implement process changes to improve efficiency.
• Experience working in a management role within an RTR team in a transactional service centre.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Resilience and adaptability to uncertainty and change.
• Teammate who fosters collaboration and actively resists blame culture.
• Experience in Record to Report (RTR) processes, including involvement in digital transformations, creating teams, and writing critical standard process documentation.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and problem-solving with innovative solutions.
• Experience with Oracle ERP

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.