Director of Finance, Scripted

TL;DR

Director of Finance, Scripted (Media): Leading the finance team and creating financial strategy for a £300m+ Scripted portfolio with an accent on aligning commercial and editorial goals. Focus on providing governance, performance oversight, driving transformation, and partnering with the Scripted MD on high-level decisions and content strategy.

Location: London Television Centre – Hybrid

Salary: £110,000 - £140,000 plus £5441 London Weighting, on-target bonus of 25%

Company

A globally renowned media company that makes and distributes the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

What you will do

• Lead strategic financial planning across Scripted, aligning commercial success with creative ambition.
• Act as the senior finance partner to the MD, influencing high-level decisions and content strategy.
• Drive long-term financial strategy and performance improvement across the genre.
• Provide expert insight and challenge to the Scripted Leadership Team, identifying opportunities and industry trends.
• Oversee finance workstreams for acquisitions and integrations, ensuring seamless execution.
• Champion innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.
• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary finance team, fostering talent and aligning with BBC-wide transformation goals.

Requirements

• Proven track record of strategic financial leadership within a complex, Scripted media environment.
• Experience leading a geographically diverse finance team supporting a broad Scripted business of both in-house and indie labels.
• Ability to drive a finance function to be nimble and responsive to demanding entrepreneurial pressures.
• Experience delivering effective financial systems, controls, and reporting with a track record of continuous improvement across a team of 10+ finance professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to influence editorial and commercial decision-making at board or executive level.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the media sector, including the end-to-end production and distribution cycle + AVEC, Soft Money and regional incentives.
• Experience managing significant budgets and understanding key financial drivers.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

Nice to have

• Experience leading M&A activity within the media sector, including strategic evaluation, financial modelling, and post-deal integration.
• Strong understanding of the BBC’s regulatory and contractual obligations (or equivalent experience).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and option to buy extra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
• Commitment to sustainability with science-based Net Zero targets.
• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.
• Inclusive environment valuing diversity and unique contributions.