Pensions Payroll And Finance Manager

Pensions Payroll and Finance Manager

ITV Services, Pensions

18 month Fixed term contract

ITV Preston

£40,000 - £50,000

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com

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.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team

The ITV Pensions team in Preston is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the ITV Pension Scheme for its members. The team uses their expertise to administer and monitor all aspects of the Scheme. The team also work with the Trustees of the ITV DC Plan to understand and meet their requirements whilst working in partnership with the DC Plan administration provider to deliver a quality and efficient service to members.

The role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Pensions Payroll and Finance Manager, within our busy Pensions Department, to oversee the Payroll and Finance Teams and deliver critical Payroll and Finance processes that support the running of the ITV Pension Scheme, ITV DC Plan and UTV Pension Scheme. You will be responsible for management and development of the team members and ensure that all critical activities are delivered in a process driven manner. You will identify service improvements and work with the systems and project teams to implement system changes.

You will ensure that payroll processing and annual events are completed on time and assist with issues and queries from members and from the business. You will manage conflicting priorities and ensure processes and activities are tracked and completed in line with requirements. You will oversee the setting of budgets and provide regular budget reporting and manage key stakeholders.

• Manage the Payroll and Finance teams, working closely with the Scheme’s finance service provider and pension payroll provider
• Manage the Preparation of annual budgets. Regular budget reporting and preparation of forecast (twice a year)
• Monitoring all expenditure incurred in running the pension arrangements, including professional fees and preparation of information for regular monthly monitoring (DB, DC Plan and UTV Scheme)
• Running and reconciling the monthly payroll including sending the BACS and RTI file
• Manage day to day interactions with advisers (auditors, bankers, HMRC, internal tax team and other service providers) as required
• Management and maintenance of the Payroll and Finance procedures, ensuring all processes are kept up to date and relevant procedure maps exist. Introduce new improved processes where necessary
• Develop and maintain process documentation detailing business critical processes and procedures.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Extensive experience in a payroll/finance management role ideally in a pensions environment
• Experienced in running payroll, performing monthly and annual payroll activities such as pension increases, resolving issues and queries
• Experienced in finance processes such as budget setting, cost tracking, invoicing, payment processing and recharges

Please note, a standard DBS check is required as part of the recruitment process for this role

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Be able to demonstrate advanced skills on Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to manipulate data for analysis/reporting.
• Track record of leading and motivating a team
• Experience of working with 3rd parties, especially consultants.
• Experience of working in a project environment
• Able to demonstrate a process driven approach

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 talkingcareers@itv.com.

• 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

More about our benefits

Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 23rd January 2024