The posting
Job Description
Workplace: Manchester MediaCity + Hybrid
The team..
The Record to Report (RTR) Group and Shared team operates at the core of Finance Operations, taking responsibility for financial data integrity, central balance sheet accuracy, and reporting alignment across ITV. Operating in a digital-first, collaborative shared services environment, our team works closely with project stakeholders and financial controllers to clean, standardise, and reconcile complex transactional data to support business transformation initiatives and maintain robust financial controls.
The role..
We’re looking for an RTR Data Cleanse Specialist to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. Reporting directly to the Lead Divisional Accountant, you will provide detailed data analysis and data cleansing expertise across key central accounting areas, including Fixed Assets, Capital in Progress (CIP), and divisional balance sheet reconciliations.
In this hands-on analytical position, you will directly execute data cleansing routines, investigate and correct Cross-Validation Errors (CVEs), and resolve data discrepancies across sub-systems. You will also document updated standard operating procedures and data maintenance guidelines to ensure sustainable, long-term data integrity across Group and Shared entities.
Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Directly executing data cleansing routines and reconciliations across the Group and Shared divisions in line with project requirements.
- Identifying, investigating, and correcting cross-validation errors (CVEs) across Group & Shared entities alongside the Lead Divisional Accountant.
- Performing granular, detailed reconciliations across Fixed Assets, Capital in Progress (CIP), and central balance sheet accounts.
- Analysing and resolving data discrepancies across sub-systems to ensure data quality supports external and internal financial reporting.
- Documenting updated data maintenance procedures and Standard Operating Guidelines (SOPs) to safeguard data integrity post-project.
- Ensuring strict adherence to accounting standards, internal control frameworks, and data protection requirements.
- Collaborating cross-functionally to drive continuous process improvements and enhance overall operational performance.
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- Part-Qualified, Qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE) accountant.
- Proven experience as a Data Cleanse Specialist, Data Analyst, or Data Quality Analyst within a corporate environment.
- Proven track record in data profiling, master data management, and complex financial data reconciliations (including Fixed Assets and CIP).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and high-level analytical capabilities for processing large volumes of complex data.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to deliver high-calibre results efficiently and at pace.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adept at influencing stakeholders, navigating challenges, and resolving confrontation constructively.
- Highly resilient, quick to learn, and comfortable managing ambiguity, organisational change, and tight deadlines under pressure.
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
- Direct experience with Oracle ERP systems is highly desirable.
- Experience working through significant organisational transformation or operating within a Record to Report (RTR) function in a Global or Shared Finance Service Centre.
- Alignment with core ITV behaviors: Inspire Performance, Empowering with accountability, Welcoming new perspectives, Spend wisely & save widely, and Make fast informed decisions.
Potential Challenges
- Flexibility in working hours is required to meet key project deliverables and critical reporting cycles, such as month-end and year-end closes.
- Supporting across other RTR pillars during periods of absence or when ad-hoc management support is needed.
Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.
About Us
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [email protected]. Find out more about applying with a disability.
* 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.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:
- Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
- Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Competitive pension contribution
- Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
- Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
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