Head of Group Reporting Maternity Cover

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Job Title: Head of Group Reporting Maternity Cover

Reports to: Group Financial Controller

Department: Finance

Duration: 12 month Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Job Grade: L1

Department Description

Channel 4’s Finance department acts as a trusted advisor to the business, supporting decision making through insightful analysis, expert opinion, and timely, accurate reporting. We aim to ensure the sustainability of Channel 4 through strong financial controls and compliance.

Job Purpose

The SFM – Group Reporting & Control role, within Group Finance, leads a team of 15 responsible for supporting financial discipline, internal and external reporting, and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end audit and Annual Report process, including reviewing accounting issues, overseeing deliverables, working with auditors, and updating stakeholders.
• Manage external reporting requirements, including financial and regulatory submissions to government agencies and regulators.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and provide technical accounting advice.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability and climate change reporting requirements, supporting the embedding of C4’s climate strategy.
• Support financial analysis and group performance reporting, including cash flow, capex, and covenant monitoring.

Management Accounting

• Develop efficient month-end reporting processes, leading the finance teams to standardize and automate where possible.
• Oversee consolidation and performance reporting to the Board and Executive.
• Monitor key control processes and act as a subject matter expert on control requirements and systems transformation.

Systems Transformation

• Develop reporting and control requirements for new systems, review business readiness, and identify process improvements.

People Leadership

• Foster a learning culture, support team development, and attract diverse talent.
• Set clear expectations and empower the team for success.

Hybrid Working

From September 2023, employees will work a minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, with potential for up to 10 days remote work. Adjustments will be communicated in advance.

Additional Information

Level: Mid-Senior; Type: Contract; Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution.

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