Finance Manager, Americas

BBC Studios

Bold. British. Creative: that’s BBC Studios. Combining the strengths of the UK’s most-awarded production company with a world-class distributor, we fund, create, distribute and commercialize world-class content for the BBC and other UK and international companies. Our aim is to inspire audiences around the globe with quality content that informs, educates and entertains and to strengthen the BBC, our partners and wider industry both creatively and financially. We seek to be the best British content company in the world; a first-choice partner and employer, where everyone can flourish and do their best work.

The Opportunity

The Finance Manager, Americas, will assist the VP of Finance, FP&A & Consumer Products, and the VP of Finance, Content Sales in forecasting and reporting on the region's financial performance. Key responsibilities include supporting the overall finance team and facilitating Finance Business Partnering to maximize revenue and profit, helping business owners achieve their objectives.

Business Partnering And Relationships

Key responsibilities encompass, yet are not confined to:

• Collaborate closely with the Americas Finance team, stakeholders, and management to optimize financial performance.
• Provide comprehensive financial management, control, and advisory support for Content Sales and Consumer Products.
• Address business challenges and drive a variety of projects to completion.
• Offer objective advice, insights, and challenges to management to enhance business performance and act as a catalyst for change.
• Advocate and implement finance best practices across the region and within Group Finance.
• Contribute to the development of BBC Studios' overall financial strategy to ensure accurate long-term financial modeling and forecasting.
• Ensure effective governance, risk management, and compliance processes are in place, adhering to local laws in regions such as Canada, Mexico, and the UK.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external, including partners at Warner Brothers, Media Morph, key licensees, and others.
• Partner with the VP Finance, Consumer Products, and Finance Analyst to manage and track forecasting and reporting.
• Collaborate with the VP Finance, Content Sales, and sales teams in Latin America, Canada, and the US to monitor deals and develop processes for AVOD/FAST business.
• Project and load Budget and Forecast P&L, balance sheet, and cash impact in alignment with contractual arrangements for Content deals.
• Promote a collaborative working environment by sharing information across the Americas region, Global Media and Streaming, and Group Finance.
• Provide initial accounting advice under IFRS and liaise with the Group Finance team for further guidance as needed.
• Work with Group and Central Finance functions to ensure compliance with accounting treatments, internal policies, and consistent reporting.
• Assist the Actuals and Reporting team with month-end activities by offering insights into the forecast and providing meaningful commentary.
• Develop business models to monitor and evaluate business performance.
• Attend divisional team meetings, business updates, and leadership meetings.
• Support the preparation of Quarterly Performance Reviews (QPR) and other presentations.
• Present financial results, business cases, and other matters to various audiences as required.
• Ensure financial activities align with the business strategy to deliver value for money.
• Assist with various projects as they arise.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

Qualifications And Experience

• Strong accounting and finance background with a recognized accounting qualification (CPA or international equivalent strongly preferred).
• Over 5 years of professional experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience in the media sector; experience in a commercial environment as part of an overseas subsidiary or matrixed organization is a plus.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Strong technical and organizational skills, with a commitment to being a team player who can operate with intelligence and tact.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence, persuade, and shape optimal decision-making.
• Demonstrates resolve, calmness, and poise as necessary.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and strategic partnerships across the BBC and with external stakeholders.
• Able to act objectively, analyze and simplify complex problems and processes, and construct frameworks for problem-solving.
• Shows initiative and originates action; ability to work under pressure and deliver quality results within agreed timeframes. Reliable, proactive, imaginative, and responsible.
• Adaptable, commercial, creative, and high-energy.
  
  

Technical Proficiency

• Knowledge of SAP (S4 Hana), BPC, and Analysis for Office.
• Proficient in developing and managing relatively complex Excel models and analyses; effective in Word and PowerPoint.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and juggle tasks while supporting numerous stakeholders.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $95K-$105K dependent on experience & market conditions. This range is not inclusive of flexible, hybrid working schedule & benefits including but not limited to: 100% BBCS covered medical & dental insurance, vision, & 401k match. The actual base salary offered depends on the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and geographic location of the position.

Hybrid: This position is designated as hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Benefits And Perks

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO plans)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible, Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Work/life balance
• Free Retirement Consulting to All Employees
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement
  
  

About The BBC

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.