Description

Closing Date: 29-May-2024

Description
The main function of this role is to provide production finance support for the C4 Newsroom, focusing on the reporting and analysis of news production spend. And, to provide financial reporting support and analysis to the C4N Finance Manager.
A key output is a regular weekly variance report for the business to manage their news production budgets and to make timely decisions on spend. Working closely and managing relationships with the business is key to this role, aiding cost capture and accurate reporting as well as a real understanding of all news production related costs. This is a responsive role, with fast changing priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Aid the C4 Newsroom Production manager in the compilation and analysis of news production costs using cost managers; providing support to the business, in particular the Production Manager & Newsroom coordinators, to ensure accurate cost management
Ensure all C4 Newsroom cost managers are kept up to date with actual spend, estimated final costs and costs to complete
Reconcile cost managers on a fortnightly basis to the finance system
Compile and agree (with PM/HoB) monthly figures to assist the Finance Manager – Newsrooms in the C4 News month end
Preparation of regular and ad hoc news production reports to be reviewed by the Finance Manager - Newsrooms and reported to the Operations & Finance Director, Heads of Business & C4 Editor
Compile and agree (with PM/HoB) monthly figures to assist the Finance Manager in the C4 News month end
Attendance of regular production meetings within the Newsroom to ensure understanding of coverage activity and aid cost capture
Preparation of P&L and Balance Sheet accounting entries including accruals and prepayments
Assist with the preparation of news production budgets and forecasts
Reconciliation of actual news production spend to budgets/forecasts
Responsible for understanding the news production budget/forecast variances and contributing to the commentary in the management accounts and flagging any risks or concerns with productions
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Support with cross newsroom Bureau management including monthly returns and controls
Support with invoice coding, cash advances/transfers and related queries
Proactively involved in the implementation of new production/finance processes
Ad-hoc analysis as and when directed
Support with Albert Sustainability data collection to aid certification on a quarterly basis
Proactively engaged to improve cost capture and management
Team player, offering support to the news production and wider Newsroom Finance team
These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
Key Requirements
Production Accounting experience
A professional accounting/part qualified AAT would be beneficial
A genuine interest in, and knowledge of, the UK and global news agenda
A good understanding of newsgathering logistics and broadcast/newsgathering technology
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work calmly under pressure
Flexible worker with a positive approach to problem-solving
A good organisational approach, with the ability to multi-task while retaining an attention to detail
Good communicator able to use initiative and be confident making decisions
Awareness and understanding of the financial implications of all decision making
Strong Excel & IT skills essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Confident, proactive can-do attitude
Interpersonal skills and ability to deal with a broad range of people including both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Ability to prioritise workload, operate under their own initiative and work to deadlines
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at ITN. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be offered, if required, due to a disability or health condition. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application, or at any stage throughout the process, if this is something you want to explore.