Finance Business Analyst

Workplace: ITV Manchester, Media City + Hybrid - expectation is 1 day in the office per week.

The team..

The Finance Continuous Improvement Team leads high-priority change initiatives across Group Finance. During periods of complex corporate transformation, our team acts as a critical anchor—realigning financial processes, systems, and structures to support evolving business requirements. We partner closely with Finance Operations, Technology, and the wider Finance and business community to design, execute, and embed robust Finance process and technology solutions.

The role..

We’re looking for a hands-on, highly adaptable Finance Business Analyst to join the Finance Continuous Improvement team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Global Process Owner, you will play a pivotal, highly collaborative role supporting Group Finance through a major corporate separation.

This is not a traditional BA role—we need a proactive Finance SME, a naturally curious problem-solver who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves, interrogate current ways of working, and dig into operational detail.

This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology and process design. Working with both finance teams and technology partners, you’ll support the full lifecycle of change — from identifying requirements through to testing, implementation and embedding change.

Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Working with finance teams to uncover business requirements, and map critical process and system changes.
• Interrogating impacted finance processes to identify operational gaps, document risks and issues, and capture change management needs.
• Working alongside finance and technology teams to deliver, test, and implement robust, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Analysing and presenting finance process data to drive informed decision-making and support project deliverables.
• Supporting data cleansing activities by applying core finance knowledge.
• Supporting Global Process Owners in planning, monitoring, and delivering key project milestones on time.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Strong hands-on experience within an operational finance function
• Proven track record delivering finance process improvement or transformation initiatives.
• Solid, end-to-end understanding of core financial cycles—Record to Report (RTR), Purchase to Pay (PTP), and Order to Cash (OTC).
• Proven ability to interrogate finance data to spot trends and identify data quality issues.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• A "roll-up-your-sleeves" approach with the agility to navigate ambiguous, evolving environments and manage shifting project priorities.
• Clear ability to translate operational finance needs into technical requirements and build strong relationships across Finance, Tech, and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust across finance teams
• A collaborative approach, able to bring people with you through change
• Analytical and structured thinking when reviewing processes or solving problems
• A proactive mindset, identifying opportunities to improve how finance works

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.

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. 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.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

ITV is for everyone.

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).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more about applying with a disability.

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone

• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Competitive pension contribution

• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares

• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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