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A leading media company is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 12-month FTC position. The role involves providing financial insights and support to senior stakeholders within a creative and fast-paced environment focused on content investment. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong analytical and communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with non-finance peers. This position offers flexibility with hybrid working options and plays a crucial role in shaping financial strategies for significant content projects.

Workplace: ITV London, White city - expectation is 2-3 days in the office per week. The team The "Rights-In" ITV Studios Global Partnerships Legal and Business affairs team provides support to the ITV Studios Global Content Team, who are responsible for acquiring distribution rights in scripted and non-scripted television programmes and formats working with in-house ITV Studios production labels and third party producers. The content we acquire covers a wide range of genres from high-end drama (Vigil, Line of Duty), comedy (Brassic), reality/entertainment (Love Island, The Jonathan Ross Show), gameshows (Bullseye), documentaries and natural history (Mr Bates v The Post Office: The Real Story). The role We're looking for a confident and driven lawyer to join us on a 12-month contract as Legal & Business Affairs Manager to cover maternity leave. This is a unique opportunity to step into a fast-paced role at the heart of ITV Studios Global Partnerships, supporting the Global Content Team. You'll take the lead on negotiating and advising on commercial agreements for the acquisition of rights ("rights-in") across scripted and non-scripted programming. Working closely with production partners and internal stakeholders, you'll play an essential role in helping shape ITV's global content pipeline. With plenty of variety, you'll support a broad range of agreements-from programme acquisition agreements to option and funding arrangements to ancillary rights matters-while ensuring deals are commercially sound and aligned with ITV's strategic objectives. This is a chance to make a real impact, operating in a collaborative global environment and working with colleagues across Legal & Business Affairs, Rights, Finance, Sales, and the wider ITV Studios business. Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include: Draft, negotiate and advise on agreements for the acquisition of rights ("rights-in") in scripted and non-scripted television programmes and formats. Review, draft, negotiate and advise on other related agreements underpinning rights acquisition, e.g. development agreements, option agreements and funding agreements. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with external producers and relevant internal stakeholders, building an understanding of commercial, editorial and legal considerations. Advise on chain of title, including complex IP positions, to confirm ITV's rights status in acquired programmes. Advise on ancillary issues, including music rights, programme information, materials delivery and related rights queries. Liaise with Contracts/Rights teams to confirm availability of rights, ensure alignment with Rights Systems and support accurate rights entry across systems. Attend departmental and inter-departmental meetings to support business objectives, flag legal issues and contribute to commercial planning. Assist with wider departmental activities as required, including amendment letters and other ad-hoc matters. Attend routine meetings with your line manager to review workload, ongoing negotiations, contentious matters and deal progress. Skills you'll need (minimum criteria) A qualified solicitor (2-4+ years PQE as a guide) or equivalent, with strong commercial/IP experience-ideally within TV, film, digital distribution or related media sectors. Experience working in a busy, deadline-driven environment, managing a portfolio of deals with competing priorities. Strong understanding of the breakdown of rights in television and/or film. A genuine interest in the media, film and television industries. Commercial awareness and an understanding of the commercial drivers across the ITV Studios business. Other things we're looking for (key criteria) A team player and effective communicator, able to build strong internal and external relationships. Confident operating independently-leading negotiations and knowing when to elevate key issues. Excellent time-management skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload. A solutions-focused, proportionate approach with strong critical thinking skills. Ability to resolve problems under pressure and make accurate assessments of key issues. A collaborator across multiple ITV teams including Legal & Business Affairs, Compliance, Finance, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Press & Publicity. Awareness of market trends and changes in the media landscape to ensure best commercial practice. 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.

A leading UK media company is seeking a Legal & Business Affairs Manager to support the Global Content Team in negotiating agreements for rights acquisition in television programming. This 12-month contract role requires a qualified solicitor with 2-4 years of experience in media sectors. You will handle multiple agreements and collaborate with stakeholders to support ITV's content pipeline. The position offers a balance of office-based and remote work, with potential for a fast-paced, impactful environment.

Workplace: London, White City or Salford, Media City with flexible and hybrid working options The team The ITV Media & Entertainment (M&E) Finance team are trusted advisors to the division in an environment that is both creative and commercially focused. Supporting the M&E Content Pillar and M&E Legal, this role partners closely with leaders responsible for investing over £1bn per year in commissions, acquired content, sport and partnerships, alongside managing significant rights and other costs. In a collaborative, fast-paced environment, the team plays a central role in shaping strategy, enabling investment and ensuring ITV continues to deliver distinctive content at scale across ITVX and its linear channels. The role This 12-month FTC Finance Business Partner role sits at the heart of M&E's Content Pillar, supporting one of the UK's largest and most influential content investment and rights licensing portfolios. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner (Content & Legal), the role provides financially astute insight, robust analysis and forward looking decision support. You'll help turn data into actionable insight, enabling intelligent investment, effective cost management and informed decision making that ultimately shape the content watched by millions every day. Some of your key day to day responsibilities will include: Act as a proactive, trusted finance business partner to senior stakeholders across M&E Content and M&E Legal, providing clear advice on opportunities, risks and trade offs Develop a strong commercial understanding of content investment, including audience metrics, ROI, deal structures, rights costs and industry dynamics Analyse financial and operational data to generate insight, support in year performance delivery and inform decision making, including the use of AI where appropriate Build on core reporting from the FP&A Centre of Excellence to deliver high quality management information, analysis and ad hoc decision support Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning, contributing financial insight, scenario analysis and resource allocation recommendations Support strategic cost management by challenging cost drivers, reviewing investment cases and ensuring delivery of agreed benefits Monitor industry and market trends, assessing potential short, medium and long term impacts on strategy and financial plans Drive continuous improvement in processes, data integrity, governance and financial control, enabling efficiency and digital transformation Skills you'll need (minimum criteria) Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with demonstrable business facing finance experience in a large, fast paced organisation Strong engagement, presentation, and communication skills Proven experience in financial modelling, analysis and performance reporting Track record of partnering with senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and decision support beyond core reporting Strong analytical and modelling skills, attention to detail and ability to leverage benefits from working with AI Other things we're looking for (key criteria) Confident communicator who can engage, influence and present complex financial insights clearly to non finance stakeholders Commercial curiosity with the ability to quickly understand new business models, performance drivers and industry dynamics Analytical problem solver with the ability to turn ambiguity into structured insight and practical recommendations Inquisitive and forward thinking, with a mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation Credible and collaborative relationship builder, able to work effectively across disciplines, levels and functions Comfortable challenging constructively while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships Action oriented team player who is flexible, adaptable and effective in less structured environments Resilient and self motivated, able to manage competing priorities, time pressure and evolving business demands Desirable at interview stage: Exposure to, or strong interest in, the media, content or creative industries Motivation to develop a long term career in commercial finance and business partnering 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.

The Role We have an exciting new opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our team. This is a permanent, full time position and we will consider applicants in the South Coast / South East area. Reporting to the Business Manager, the Business Development Manager will lead on business growth across a portfolio of media & digital agencies and their clients, direct clients and creative age click apply for full job details