Finance Business Analyst, Kids & Family
Finance Fixed Term - Full Time Salford, GB, M50 2QH Job Closing Date: 8/1/25 THE ROLE
BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe. We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III. The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena. From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content. ABOUT KIDS AND FAMILY BBC Studios Kids & Family is an integral part of the BBC Studios content powerhouse. Our specialist knowledge of what makes young people tick allows us to identify, nurture and invest in great projects, turning them into huge global hits. Our multi-genre portfolio boasts some of the most successful franchises in the world with BAFTA and International Emmy-winning storytelling at its heart, including Bluey, Hey Duggee and Andy’s Amazing Adventures. We’re proud of our ability to take content from conception, development and production all the way through to franchise management and distribution. THE ROLE
The Kids & Family (K&F) Production team have an ambitious growth plan and are looking to add a Finance Analyst on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract who can support this growth by providing financial analysis and rigour. The role will work closely with Production Accountants and Business Partners to ensure accurate forecasts are provided on a timely basis. The role will also work closely with the Management Accountants to support the smooth delivery of period end close. Key Responsibilities Via regular engagement with the K&F Leadership Team, develop relationships which allows for providing support to all aspects of the annual budget, forecast and long term planning processes. Ensure all planning processes are submitted in a timely manner whilst also implementing improvements. Produce ad hoc and routine analysis to a high standard, including recommendations and alignment to business strategy. Work closely with the Management Accountants to ensure accurate period end close including compliance with group controls framework. Relationships The K&F Finance Analyst will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including: Key business stakeholders Production Accounting team Business Partners Management Accountants Wider Production Finance Team WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: A professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or similar) or working towards a professional qualification with proven experience as a Finance Analyst or Management Accountant in a commercial business environment. Strong numerical and analytical skills reflecting an ability to manipulate and interpret data, to provide meaningful and useful analysis for decision-making purposes. Proactive and self-motivated with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities against conflicting deadlines. Proficiency in Excel and advanced modelling skills with the ability to create financial models. Experience of period end close and associated controls. Confident team player with strong influencing, facilitation and communication skills. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Experience of forecasting & reporting in a large group company. A strong working knowledge of SAP. LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce that represents the audiences we serve and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk. PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Job Reference: 20783 Band: D Salary: If a range is being advertised: £45,000 - £52,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract Type: 12 month FTC Location: Office Base is Salford. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS? We offer a competitive salary package Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation. NEXT STEPS We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. If you are shortlisted, we will contact you via email. 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. DISCLAIMER
This 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.
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Finance Fixed Term - Full Time Salford, GB, M50 2QH Job Closing Date: 8/1/25 THE ROLE
BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe. We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III. The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena. From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content. ABOUT KIDS AND FAMILY BBC Studios Kids & Family is an integral part of the BBC Studios content powerhouse. Our specialist knowledge of what makes young people tick allows us to identify, nurture and invest in great projects, turning them into huge global hits. Our multi-genre portfolio boasts some of the most successful franchises in the world with BAFTA and International Emmy-winning storytelling at its heart, including Bluey, Hey Duggee and Andy’s Amazing Adventures. We’re proud of our ability to take content from conception, development and production all the way through to franchise management and distribution. THE ROLE
The Kids & Family (K&F) Production team have an ambitious growth plan and are looking to add a Finance Analyst on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract who can support this growth by providing financial analysis and rigour. The role will work closely with Production Accountants and Business Partners to ensure accurate forecasts are provided on a timely basis. The role will also work closely with the Management Accountants to support the smooth delivery of period end close. Key Responsibilities Via regular engagement with the K&F Leadership Team, develop relationships which allows for providing support to all aspects of the annual budget, forecast and long term planning processes. Ensure all planning processes are submitted in a timely manner whilst also implementing improvements. Produce ad hoc and routine analysis to a high standard, including recommendations and alignment to business strategy. Work closely with the Management Accountants to ensure accurate period end close including compliance with group controls framework. Relationships The K&F Finance Analyst will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including: Key business stakeholders Production Accounting team Business Partners Management Accountants Wider Production Finance Team WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: A professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or similar) or working towards a professional qualification with proven experience as a Finance Analyst or Management Accountant in a commercial business environment. Strong numerical and analytical skills reflecting an ability to manipulate and interpret data, to provide meaningful and useful analysis for decision-making purposes. Proactive and self-motivated with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities against conflicting deadlines. Proficiency in Excel and advanced modelling skills with the ability to create financial models. Experience of period end close and associated controls. Confident team player with strong influencing, facilitation and communication skills. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Experience of forecasting & reporting in a large group company. A strong working knowledge of SAP. LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce that represents the audiences we serve and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk. PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Job Reference: 20783 Band: D Salary: If a range is being advertised: £45,000 - £52,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract Type: 12 month FTC Location: Office Base is Salford. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS? We offer a competitive salary package Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation. NEXT STEPS We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. If you are shortlisted, we will contact you via email. 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. DISCLAIMER
This 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.
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