Finance Manager - Reporting & Systems

OverviewJob Requisition ID: 28907

Job Closing Date: 23 September 2025

London, GBR, W12 7FA

Job Details

Job Band: E

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Department: BBC Studios Commercial Group Finance

Location: London Television Centre - Hybrid

Proposed Salary Range: up to £65,000 plus £5441 London Weighting and 15% bonus, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

About BBC StudiosA globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world''s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

Purpose of the RoleTake the lead in managing consolidated reporting across BBC Commercial Group, owning the SAP BPC system and ensuring data accuracy. You’ll be the go-to expert for system queries, training, and continuous improvement, driving smarter, more efficient financial reporting.

Why Join the TeamJoin a collaborative, forward-thinking finance community where your expertise will shape how insights are delivered. Work with senior stakeholders to streamline processes, influence change, and make a real impact across the BBC.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

Deliver high-quality management reporting and analysis for senior leadership, including Board-level insights and recommendations.

Lead financial storytelling by synthesising trends, risks, and performance drivers to support strategic decision-making.

Own and optimise data accuracy across SAP S/4 and BPC systems, ensuring robust validation and reporting processes.

Champion continuous improvement in reporting, leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance insight.

Act as a key liaison across Finance, Technology, and outsourced providers, resolving system issues and driving enhancements.

Design and deliver training programmes, promoting best practices and improving user experience across reporting tools.

Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, growth, and alignment with strategic goals.

Your Skills and ExperienceEssential Criteria:

Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Strong understanding of finance processes and controls in complex, matrixed environments.

Excellent communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Skilled in interpreting complex financial data and delivering actionable insights.

Confident using ERP systems, particularly in Finance and Accounting/Record to Report.

Commercially aware with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.

Comfortable presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desireable: Proven experience producing high-quality management reporting in fast-paced, matrixed environments.

Desirable but not required:

Strong data management skills, including transformation, validation, and reconciliation across financial systems.

Hands-on expertise with SAP ECC/S4 and BPC, including configuration and user support.

Track record of coaching and mentoring, fostering continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Familiarity with audit processes, financial controls, and compliance in a systems context.

Proactive approach to process improvement, standardisation, and automation.

Skilled in stakeholder management, training delivery, and collaboration with BPO partners.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we''d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Other InformationWe appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

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DisclaimerThis job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

RedeploymentThe BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Life at BBC Studios

A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.

Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).

Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.

BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group''s science-based Net Zero targets here.

Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.

Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

Candidate pack

You belongWe have a working environment where we value and respect every individual''s unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy

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