Job Description

Vacancy No

VN2661

Location City

Multiple

Location Country

United Kingdom

Job Title:

Management Accountant - On Screen [Revenue & Partnerships]

Reports to:

Finance Manager - On Screen

Status:

Maternity Coveruntil February 2027

Department:

Finance

Location:

London/ Leeds

Job Grade:

P1

ROLE DESCRIPTION

A key role within the Management Accounts team, which is the team responsible for the production, analysis and reporting of the actual performance of the C4 organisation, including KPI's and comparative analysis, as compared to the periodic budgets, forecasts, plans and prior year benchmarks.



Specifically, this role supports the Finance Manager - On-Screen and Senior Finance Manager - Accounting for Revenue & Partnerships, as part of the centralised management accounts team, in completing all management accounting requirements required to deliver the above, across all close periods (month, quarter and year end), managing and maintaining data and reporting in accordance with the internal controls, policies and processes; contributing and supporting the development of the financial system and reporting tools, formats and deliverables to promote and improve the understanding of the C4 operating performance. The On Screen business functions include all the specific operational C4 business pillars including revenue and partnerships, content, marketing, creative and streaming functions.



This role will provide financial support to multiple stakeholders in the business, including the Revenue & Partnerships team acting as a conduit for budget holders regarding YTD actual performance, helping them track, understand and better manage their forward-looking forecasts and ensure all feedback/changes are incorporated in reporting and analysis, as well as supporting the wider Finance team to deliver operational reporting and produce additional analysis where necessary.



This role is responsible for supporting the financial management of Ad Sales, Sponsorship & Other Partnerships cost base - spanning bonus calculations, contract impacts, partner statements, third-party cost oversight, and accurate forecasting, actuals, and R&O. It requires confident engagement with senior leaders and external partners, presenting clear monthly insights and ensuring all commercial activity is robustly reflected in the month end close.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Management Information and Reporting
Make relevant P&L and balance sheet postings to ensure revenue, costs and balance sheet items are accurately recorded, including reconciliations between key financial systems and other control activities. Manage revenue, direct costs and overheads for the relevant business areas as required. Perform the month end process, ensuring all journals are posted and accounts reconciled to ensure a materially accurate result. Own detailed revenue and cost trackers and able to escalate any issues to the relevant Finance Manager, and ensure that risks or opportunities identified are reflected in updated budgets and reforecasts. Produce standard departmental reporting packs and other reporting deliverables to ensure all numbers are in line with expectations and variances can be explained. Produce regular balance sheet reconciliations, and be able to conduct in-depth analysis of historical items and effectively communicate the impact of findings to stakeholders, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations. Perform headcount reconciliations between the ledger and supporting breakdowns by individual. Understand and account for any differences between the two, and report outputs to senior stakeholders.

Business Support
Work closely with Finance Manager - On-Screen and Management Accounts team(s) to build sound working relationships in relation to completion of all management accounts related deliverables, roles and responsibilities. To provide team direction, management and monitoring of all junior roles in the team, including helping them develop a mindset of continuous improvement by encouraging process optimisation, innovation, and the adoption of best practices within the finance team. Develop an understanding of the on-going operating performance of the business and be able to note, explain and understand trends, variances and comparables (on a Monthly, Quarterly, YTD and FY basis). Establish and maintain good working relationships with business budget holders, ensuring they are kept up to date and informed regarding the above in relation to the accounts or areas of the business you manage, and implications of key projects and/or negotiations they are involved in. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts for revenue and overheads areas, including analysis and explanation of key movements, emerging trends and issues, to provide support and understanding for the integrity of these processes. Work with the FP&A team and respective Business Partners to aid understanding of actual YTD performance compared to targets, including variances drivers, manage and maintain the underlying data and projections in relation to the applicable area of the business supported, enabling the FP&A team to construct and deliver the consolidated forward looking projections of the business (forecasts, budgets, strategic plans) with a high level of accuracy.

Other
Assist with year end audit schedules and other ad hoc reporting as required. Other responsibilities as required by the FM and SFM of the Accounting team.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Fully qualified accountant - ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with a min of 3 years relevant management accounting experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Experience of recognised financial information systems, preferably Oracle and/or Workday. Proven experience of building good working relationships with non-finance people. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Intermediate to advanced Excel Skills, comfortable analysing and manipulating data. Good PowerPoint skills and ability to prepare slides on a timely basis for ad hoc reporting. Enthusiastic and self motivated team player with a strong desire to develop their knowledge. Excellent attention to detail. Flexible and able to work to tight deadlines. Demonstrable ability to improve / give valuable contribution to improvement in systems and processes.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Experience supporting a revenue or commercial team desirable

Basic salary per annum starting from

48,025.00

Application questions to complete

Please remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. These questions really help us get to know you better and we won't be able to consider your application without them.

Please outline how you meet the 'Essential Experience & Skills' outlined in the (Max 500 words)

Benefits

There are a million reasons why it's great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you;




- Private medical insurance


- Free Virtual GP access for employees


- Free Female Health hormone test each year


- Free Tastecard membership


- Financial guidance 1-2-1's available each quarter


- Discounted Gym memberships


- Pension


- Life Assurance


- Income Protection


- Holiday Purchase

Hybrid working

From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.


Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.

Applications Close Date

26 Dec 2025

Equal Opportunities

Channel 4's purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK.




We are only able to deliver on this remit by having a workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience. As an employer we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.




Disability Confident Scheme:


Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension's Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we aim to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions. For more information, please visit the Disability Confident Campaign website.




For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.




Care Leaver Friendly Employer:


Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer. By signing the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter and adopting its principles, we are supporting an immensely talented yet often under-served and under-represented community of young people/ adults. We commit to offering an interview (and constructive feedback) to applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. Applicants should indicate if they wish to apply under our Care Leaver Scheme by selecting the option on the application form.




For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.




Workplace Adjustments:


We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field when applying for a job and support whilst employed to perform to the best of their ability and develop their careers. If you have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and require any adjustments, additional support or alternative arrangements during the recruitment and wish to discuss this confidentially, please let us know via the following e-mail recruitment@channel4.co.uk