Workplace: ITV London, White City and/or Manchester Media City + Hybrid - expectation is 2-3 days in the office with occasional travel between offices.

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED (MINIMUM CRITERIA)

• Extensive experience in scripted production finance
• Deep understanding of scripted production processes
• Proficient in using scripted production finance tools
• Proven leadership skills with a strong track record of managing, mentoring, and developing teams

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Production Finance Manager to join us on a 12 month fixed term basis. As our dedicated Production Finance Manager in Scripted, you’ll be at the financial helm of ITV’s dynamic in-house drama productions, driving the success of a diverse and ambitious slate. Reporting to the Head of Production Finance - Scripted, you’ll provide expert production finance oversight across every stage of the production lifecycle. This role offers the chance to be a trusted advisor, a key connector across departments, and a champion of robust financial governance that enables creative excellence to thrive.

Some of your key day to day responsibilities will include:

• Recruit, lead, and mentor a team of freelance Production Accountants, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Act as the central finance liaison between Production, Finance, Business Affairs, and external partners to ensure seamless support
• Provide trusted financial guidance to senior production leaders to help deliver high-quality scripted content
• Support Production Management in preparing and reviewing budgets aligned with strategic goals
• Oversee cost reporting to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial updates for decision-making
• Manage the full production lifecycle: onboarding freelance accountants, configuring systems (payroll, PAYE, VAT), tracking spend, projecting cash flow, and closing out productions
• Deliver finance support throughout the production cycle as needed
• Implement and maintain strong governance and cash management controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies
• Collaborate with the HETV Financial Accountant to provide required data for AVEC claims and audit processes
• Review and approve production payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness