Job Description

Vacancy No

VN2391

Location City

London

Location Country

United Kingdom

Job Title:

Senior Finance Analyst - Diversified Revenues and Corporate Development

Reports to:

Senior Finance Manager - Diversified Revenues and Corporate Development

Department:

Finance

Location:

London

Job Grade:

P1

ROLE DESCRIPTION

This newly created role will support the Senior Finance Manager to provide financial oversight, as well as the reporting and presentation of C4's business growth initiatives which is a key pillar of our Fast Forward Strategy, and will be heavily involved in plans to set up and scale these revenue streams. The Finance Analyst will interpret and analyse the performance and results of multiple business areas and provide recommendations on how to drive more value for the organisation, as well as supporting the successful execution of operational plans. They will also do the financial modelling required to assess potential investment opportunities which may arise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Support

Work closely to build strong relationships with key budget owners across the business.

Key existing revenue streams include:

C4 Ventures

- Monitoring upcoming deals, balance sheet risk, revenue opportunities

Indie Growth Fund

-Built through acquiring non-controlling interest in small indie production companies. Support on assessing business plans, due diligence on new investments, and exits, as well as valuations for follow on investments

Channel 4+

- Our ad-free subscription arm. Work with the business and insights team to build robust reporting and forecasting capability to help us build a deep understanding of the key drivers of the business. . Evaluate promotional offers, marketing activity and/or pricing strategies.

Plus rigorous evaluation of new business opportunities such as:

IP Ownership

- part of FastForward strategy to diversify revenues - exploring how we can produce and monetise our own content. Owning the financial modelling behind the business plan Evaluate other new business opportunities which arise Be a trusted advisor to the business, helping them to understand the importance of generating a financial return for C4 Provides support and recommendations on business cases and investment decisions, considering financial and non-financial criteria

FP&A Activities and Reporting

Work with stakeholders to construct and deliver the consolidated forward-looking projections of the business (forecasts, budgets, strategic plans) with a high level of accuracy- as well as scenario planning where required Develop and implement, with the FP&A team, further analytical or comparative reporting to improve understanding and applicability for forward looking plans Review, interpret and present monthly results to key stakeholders, identifying risks and opportunities to improve business and preparing quality insight-led management information packs Quarterly Business Review support - prepare and analyse KPIs and financial results,as well as input into deep dives where required

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Fully Qualified Accountant with at least 3+ years' post qualified experience Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable interacting with, and providing constructive challenge to the business Experience delivering key financial outputs such as monthly reporting and long range planning Previous media experience essential; experience of content creation, D2C subscription businesses, corporate finance a bonus Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills (Advanced Excel, Power BI) Strong eye for detail and know your numbers Robust understanding of P&L, Balance sheet and cash modelling- plus company valuations Excellent commercial awareness, able to see the big picture Ability to work at pace and comfortable with ambiguity Strong time management skills; organised in their work and comfortable working across multiple areas, able to prioritise the important issues and be a self-starter High levels of personal credibility, professionalism and ethical standards Be committed to and aligned with the Channel 4 remit

Hybrid Working

From September 2023 employees will be working minimum 3 days per week in their office location. The other 2 days should be working from home. This is to create more time for collaboration, creativity, learning and feedback. We also have a working from another location policy for up to 10 days. This pattern is subject to future changes which would be communicated in advance to provide employees with adequate notice of any change. If you need any additional support or workplace adjustments upon joining, please speak with your manager or our workplace disability lead.

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

27 Jun 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