Production Finance Manager - Scripted

The Role

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 providing production finance support across Scripted and Unscripted productions.

The role..

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Production Finance Manager to join us on a 12 month fixed term basis. As our dedicated Production Finance Manager in Scripted, you’ll be at the financial helm of ITV’s dynamic in-house drama productions, driving the success of a diverse and ambitious slate. Reporting to the Head of Production Finance - Scripted, you’ll provide expert production finance oversight across every stage of the production lifecycle. This role offers the chance to be a trusted advisor, a key connector across departments, and a champion of robust financial governance that enables creative excellence to thrive.

Some of your key day to day responsibilities will include:

• Recruit, lead, and mentor a team of freelance Production Accountants, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Act as the central finance liaison between Production, Finance, Business Affairs, and external partners to ensure seamless support
• Provide trusted financial guidance to senior production leaders to help deliver high-quality scripted content
• Support Production Management in preparing and reviewing budgets aligned with strategic goals
• Oversee cost reporting to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial updates for decision-making
• Manage the full production lifecycle: onboarding freelance accountants, configuring systems (payroll, PAYE, VAT), tracking spend, projecting cash flow, and closing out productions
• Deliver finance support throughout the production cycle as needed
• Implement and maintain strong governance and cash management controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies
• Collaborate with the HETV Financial Accountant to provide required data for AVEC claims and audit processes
• Review and approve production payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Extensive experience in scripted production finance
• Deep understanding of scripted production processes
• Proficient in using scripted production finance tools
• Proven leadership skills with a strong track record of managing, mentoring, and developing teams

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Experience working within an organisation with multiple labels would be advantageous
• Experience collaborating with a large Global Finance Operations (GFO) team would be greatly beneficial
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Confident team player, skilled at building relationships across all seniority levels
• Highly organised, proactive, with strong attention to detail and a results-focused mindset

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.