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System Administrator (ARCS)

Division: Group Finance

Permanent

Location: Manchester, Media City with flexible and hybrid working options

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience and skills plus bonus and benefits

Closing date: Tuesday 14th March 2023

Why you should join us…

We connect with millions of people every day, make content they can't get enough of and reflect and shape the world we live in… and we do all this through the power of creativity.

At ITV, our corporate teams work smart and work fast. We’re one of the most talked-about brands. With a variety of roles across HR, Finance and Legal, you’ll find a position that challenges you, enabling you to have a real impact on your career, on our viewers and our strategic ambitions - and still have a life outside work.

The Team

The Group Finance division has oversight of the whole of ITV. As a team we strive to constantly improve our ways of working and are currently in the process of a huge system refresh which will make us more efficient as well as fit for the future. We enjoy working together as a team in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We take pride in our work and how we can support the rest of the business.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced System Administrator (ARCS) to join our busy Group Finance team on a permanent basis in Manchester.

In this role, you will be responsible for elements of the system administration of the Oracle solution ARCS (Account Reconciliation Cloud Service). As the system refresh is rolled out worldwide, you will work closely with finance teams across our business to develop and enhance the reconciliation tool. Reporting to the Group FP&A Director with dotted line responsibility to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll ensure the reliability of the system and the integrity of the data, reconciliation accuracy, internal controls and that audit trails are maintained throughout the application. You’ll manage the accounting interfaces and ensure the timely resolution of all operational system issues.

Key responsibilities

• Administration and control of system user access for ARCS.
• Monitoring & resolution of issues, queries and requests.
• Work alongside the technology team to support system implementations, enhancements, releases and continuous improvement.
• Gathering end user requirements, writing test scripts and performing testing of solutions.
• Acting as the key finance contact for operational issues including troubleshooting, investigating and solving operational system issues as they relate to financial transactions and information.
• Working with various finance stakeholders to identify areas for process improvements.
• Drive best-practice use of ARCS and ensure continuous improvement of the models and processes being used.
• Enhance the ARCS application in response to evolving requirements.
• Assisting in report design.
• Handling of system security, setup and configuration.
• Supporting and managing accounting and financial interfaces including operational system interfaces.
• Working with outside consultants and application developers on customisation and modifications to the existing systems.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as needed.

Minimum criteria

• Previous experience of using ARCS or similar reconciliation tools (ReconNet, BlackLine etc).
• Hands-on experience of enhancing and maintaining applications.
• Ability to write rules and calculation scripts.
• Experience of working with Oracle applications.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from candidates with a disability and as a Disability Confident Leader, we have committed to interview all candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role (*minimum criteria above).

• 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.

Key criteria

• Qualified accountant is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with a desire to improve performance, services and outcomes.
• Track record of training and interacting with finance teams.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Structured and flexible approach to working to balance conflicting priorities.
• Ability to deliver to deadlines and manage own workload.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent collaboration and strong team-working ethic.

What we can offer

At ITV all of our eligible employees get an annual bonus. We’re a living wage employer - in fact we were the first UK broadcaster to sign up.

We look after our people at every stage of their career and through different life events. We provide all employees with digital health services, wellbeing support, income protection cover and life assurance, as well as enhanced family leave and pay.

We help everyone save today and also for tomorrow, with brilliant deals on high street and online shopping, a savings plan with the opportunity to buy discounted ITV shares and our DC Pension Plan, which ITV will also contribute to.

Plus, you can choose from a range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, from buying up to six weeks of extra holiday a year, private healthcare or a health cash plan, to saving money on a bike, gym membership or a brand-new low-emission car.

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. Our email is [email protected].