London + Hybrid (3 days in the office per week)The team..The ITV Studios UK division operates a partnering-led finance structure, reporting into the Finance Director – ITV Studios UK. This structure is supported by the Studios UK Finance Hub – a centralised finance function providing analytical support, accounting, and reporting – and the Production Finance Hub, which provides production finance support across Scripted and Unscripted productions. We work collaboratively to deliver insightful analytics and robust financial controls that empower commercial decision-making across all ITV Studios UK labels. We're looking for a Finance Analyst to join our team on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Analyst, this role is embedded within the Studios UK Finance Hub. Working in close collaboration with the Senior Finance Analyst and FP&A Business Leads, you will deliver accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of overheads across ITV Studios UK labels utilising Oracle Fusion. You will serve as a key engine for management information, managing month-end journal entries alongside Global Finance Operations (GFO), preparing staff cost recharges, and analysing production recoveries. Delivering high-quality management information that is timely, accurate, relevant, and aligned with business needs to support leadership decision-making. Supporting financial planning cycles alongside FP&A Business Leads, preparing actuals, budgets, and forecast data for Divisional FP&A and Business Review submissions. Partnering with GFO at month-end close to create overhead journals, maintaining clear, audit-ready documentation and organised records. Collating and reporting staff costs in collaboration with HR and Finance teams, optimising Oracle HCM usage to produce user-friendly, insightful reporting. Preparing and loading allocations and recharges, ensuring accuracy and reconciling calculations against Oracle EPBCS planning system entries. Preparing recoveries reporting alongside the Senior Finance Analyst, working closely with Label FP&A Business Leads and production teams for full visibility of staff utilisation. Maintaining financial models following best practice—ensuring transparent data sources, clear calculation logic, and auditable structures. Driving continuous improvement to enhance process quality and efficiency, resolving data issues within a controlled change management framework. You'll Need (minimum criteria)Qualified, Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), or Qualified by Experience (QBE).Previous experience in a Finance Analyst or equivalent role, with proven ability to analyse, compile, and evaluate large volumes of financial data from multiple sources. Solid practical understanding of accounting fundamentals, including accruals, prepayments, budget preparation, rolling forecasts, variance bridging, and driver analysis. High standard of computer literacy with strong Excel and Google Suite skills. A confident, curious team player who displays critical thinking when interrogating data and builds strong relationships across varying levels of seniority. Other Things We're Looking For (key criteria)Working knowledge of the Oracle Fusion suite (including Oracle EPBCS and Oracle HCM).Potential ChallengesTravel between ITV office locations and business/label locations may be required on an ad-hoc basis. We'd encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above). Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more about applying with a disability. * ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including: Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyoneGenerous holiday allowance, plus you can buy moreAnnual bonus opportunityCompetitive pension contributionSave as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV sharesWellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy lifeMore about our benefitsFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-21
Senior Financial Analyst Projects in London employer: ITV
ITV is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. As a Data Insights Analyst, you will have access to cutting-edge tools and resources, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading media organisation. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to diversity, ITV provides a rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact audience engagement and content strategy.
