Finance Specialist - Capital and Lease Accounting

Finance Specialist – Capital and Lease Accounting

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Job Details

Band: D

Salary: £42,000 – £52,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. This range reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Contract type: 18-month fixed-term contract / attachment

Location: Cardiff (Office Base)

Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 18th May 2025

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your preference in the application. Flexible working will be discussed at the offer stage.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Excellent career progression with opportunities to work in different areas of the BBC.
• Unrivalled training and development through our in-house Academy.
• Benefits include negotiable salary, flexible 35-hour workweek, 25 days annual leave (option to buy 5 extra days), pension scheme, and discounts on dental, health care, gym, and more.

Job Introduction

We are seeking a Finance Specialist in Capital & Lease Accounting to join our Financial Operations team in Cardiff. This is a permanent role. The team provides professional financial support across the BBC, focusing on Capital Accounting and IFRS16 leases, ensuring operational excellence.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on IFRS 16 leasing and related costs.
• Assess BBC contracts for lease requirements.
• Manage lease contracts and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with BBC accounting policies.
• Lead development and maintenance of the lease environment.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and identify process improvements.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience with IFRS 16 accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Ability to communicate complex data effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP is beneficial but not essential.

Additional Information

Welsh language skills are not necessary. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English; no disadvantage applies based on language choice.

For adjustments or access requirements, contact reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk. For general queries, contact bbchr@bbc.co.uk.

About The BBC

The BBC values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and support flexible working arrangements.

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