Finance Manager - Group Management Reporting and FP&A - BBC Studios

at  BBC

Finance
Fixed Term - Full Time
London, GB, W12 7FA
BBC Studios Distribution
Job Closing Date: 09/06/2024

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED FINANCE MANAGER (FM) TO JOIN THE BBC STUDIOS GROUP FINANCE TEAM ON A 4 MONTH FTC BASIS.

The FM will support the Head of Group Finance- FP&A and Reporting, and will be vital in enabling understanding of group results and shaping the executive management reporting of the Group. Together with another FM, the FM will be responsible for all aspects of internal reporting, namely reporting of key financial KPIs for actuals, forecasts and budget to the CFO, the BBCS Executive Committee (SEC), Commercial Board and BBC Group, as well as other ad hoc analysis and reporting. It will also require ongoing review of business reporting solutions and forecasting practices, making recommendations for improvements and driving these to implementation.
The FM will be prominent and highly visible in the finance community, guiding peers and being a subject matter expert for a variety of financial processes and the role will enable the individual to develop a deep understanding of the global BBCS business. It is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to advance their career and join a high performing Group Finance team.

AT BBC STUDIOS, WE SEEK PEOPLE WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO.

• Experienced financial professional.
• Professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
• Proactive in approach to building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to convert analysis into meaningful insight.
• Able to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and across all functions within the organisation.
• Strong management skills and experience in delivering to tight deadlines and multiple stakeholders.
• Post-qualification experience within a television production and distribution environment, Group consolidation experience, and systems experience with S/4HANA, SAC, BPC, are preferable but not is essential.

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Job Reference: 16557
Band: E
Contract Type: 4 Month Fixed Term / Attachment
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Location: London - Television Centre
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Mix of working from home plus two/three days a week in the office).
We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at Sharmin.Brennand@bbc.com with the job reference in the subject.
We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC’s exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you’ll get from working in this role are:
Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We’re happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications.
Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions.
Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

THE ROLE

Month end reporting including managing and reviewing consolidated management accounts. Deliverables include accurate and high quality consolidated monthly and quarterly performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including CFO, SEC and BBC Group.
Ownership and management of all actuals and planning cycles, including developing, communicating and implementing of reporting requirements, guidance, policies and timetables; liaising with technical teams to manage the end to end process and close; and providing advice and resolving queries on a timely basis.
Delivering streamlined and robust group-wide budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring that these are subject to appropriate challenge and analysis, and managing internal stakeholders to maintain accountability for execution of the plan.
Business partnering to BBCS Executive Committee and CFO by evaluating performance, for all financial KPIs, with particular focus on EBITDA. Cash flow responsibility sits with the other FM this role sits alongside.
Identifying, and driving to implementation improvements to the management information, financial systems and decision making practices across the Group, including supporting the Head of Finance in building the Group reporting function and delivering continual improvements.
Work closely with the wider Group Finance team to ensure efficiency of reporting and alignment, particularly with other FMs within the team, on cash and balance sheet reporting, long range plan, technical accounting, and system consolidation.
Management of two Finance Analysts, including setting objectives and development.