JOB DETAILS
Job Requisition ID: 46530. Job Closing Date: 12 June 2026.
Locations: Cardiff, GBR, CF10 1FT; London, GBR, W1A 1AA.
Job Band: D. Contract Type: Twelve month Fixed-term, Full-time (Maternity cover). Department: BBC Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis. Location: London, Cardiff or Salford – the role will involve travel between BBC bases. Proposed salary range: £45,000‑£50,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The role provides financial control and support across a slate of productions, ensuring budgets are managed accurately from set up through to final accounts. It delivers timely, reliable financial information to help production teams make informed decisions and maintain strong cost control. The role upholds BBC policies and compliance standards, supports effective forecasting, and contributes to continuous improvements within Finance.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
* Manage the financial control of a slate of productions or provide dedicated support to more complex titles, ensuring accurate budgeting throughout the lifecycle.
* Deliver timely, reliable financial information, including regular cost reports, forecasts, budgeting accruals and commitments to support effective decision‑making.
* Monitor expenditure against budget, highlight potential overspends and ensure accurate reflection of costs within BBC accounting systems.
* Maintain strong controls and compliance by completing statutory returns, managing audit trails, handling location banking and adhering to BBC policies.
* Support continuous improvement within Finance, ensuring best practice is adopted and developing own skills to meet future career needs.
* Partner closely with non‑finance production colleagues to support their use of accounting systems and processes, providing guidance and training where required to ensure accurate financial management.
* Translate financial information into clear, accessible insights for non‑finance stakeholders to support informed decision‑making.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Production finance expertise – experience in media‑sector production finance, including conventions, cost drivers and accurate forecasting.
* Budget management – ability to control production budgets through detailed monitoring, reporting and clear communication with non‑financial stakeholders.
* Editorial impact awareness – understanding how editorial decisions affect financial outcomes and the implications of different options.
* Cross‑functional collaboration – proven ability to support and guide non‑finance colleagues in applying financial processes and understanding reports.
* Systems and stakeholder capability – experience with project forecasting (e.g., SAP) and confidence supporting stakeholders, including those managing third‑party financial service providers.
DESIRABLE
* Professional Accounting qualification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
BENEFITS
* Competitive salary package.
* Flexible working arrangements on offer.
* Defined pension scheme.
* Health and well‑being support including dental, health care and gym benefits.
* Career and professional development opportunities.
* 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis or on an orchestra‑conditions contract.
EEO STATEMENTS
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.
We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or for the role, please contact reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.
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