Production Finance Assistant Traineeship London, England
Job description
Production Finance Assistant Traineeship
ITV Studios Production Finance Academy
Fixed Term Employment
Location: London or Manchester. Some work on location may be required.
Please note: This is to assist candidates in assessing their suitability for the role.
The range does not represent a longer term salary, commitment for the role.
For more information please email [email protected]
Hiring range: £22,000 per annum (OOL) / £25,000 per annum (London)
For more information please email [email protected]
Your work matters to millions.
It’s all lights, camera, action here at ITV Studios. Our incredible crew puts on quite a show. We’re talking award-winning, record-breaking, headline-grabbing TV. Big-name brands like The Voice, Love Island, Line of Duty, Queer Eye, Schitt’s Creek, Physical and many, many more are huge hits all around the world.
We’re global and local, producing in 13 countries across 60+ labels in the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, The Nordics, Italy and more. Together with creators, producers, global networks and streamers, we’re behind the scenes of some of the greatest genres. Bringing thousands of hours of entertainment to everyone everywhere.
Launching in 2023, ITV’s Production Finance Academy
This year ITV is launching a Production Finance Academy, giving 6 trainees the opportunity to start their finance careers at ITV.
The Academy will offer 12 month contracts to the successful candidates, providing training, mentoring and experience working on shows across entertainment, daytime, soaps, and factual.
Trainees will learn the building blocks of all areas of production finance, through classroom based training and on the job experience, working alongside some of the most experienced production accountants in the industry.
New Opportunities
The team
Being a Production Finance Assistant at ITV Studios is so much more than finance. It’s the opportunity to work on your favourite show and be at the heart of production. We are flexible and dynamic. We want people who thrive within a production team environment, who love to adapt and evolve with the changing demands of the show. Every day is a new challenge and an opportunity to affect change both on our shows and across ITV.
Our people are our greatest asset and we welcome fresh ideas and creativity. We are flexible, we are diverse, we are MORE THAN TV!
The role
Working with our Production Finance teams, you will be providing support to ensure productions are delivered on budget whilst adhering to ITV’s financial processes and policies.
The Production Finance Assistants will work on a range of genres and television programmes during the year. You will be adept at using a range of financial systems and computer packages.
This is an entry level role so full training for any specialist production or financial tasks will be given.
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
Demonstrable financial aptitude gained via an academic qualification or relevant finance based work experience.
Good mathematical skills. A pass GCSE grade 6 or above or equivalent experience.
Evidence of the ability to work in a busy, deadline-driven environment. Reacting appropriately to ever changing circumstances.
Demonstrate a keen eye for detail and ability to maintain accurate records at all times.
Evidence managing high volume workload efficiently and effectively maintaining high standards at all times.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrable ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrable passion for working in production finance, adapting to a range of systems, policies and processes and pursuing a financial career in television and for working at ITV.
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
Good Excel skills and experience of Google Suite (or equivalent).
Solutions focussed with demonstrable initiative to plan and manage own workload and proactive in driving personal career development.
Willingness to work on location.
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent 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 [email protected].
- 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
Closing date: 9th July 2023
