Vacancy No VN2048 Location City London Location Country United Kingdom Job Description Job Title: Production Finance Coordinator Reports to: Senior Production Finance Manager Department: CACL - Commercial Affairs Location: London Job Grade: P2 DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Commercial Affairs is responsible for the financial, legal and business aspects of programme making and is tasked with negotiating all contractual, financial and other deal terms between Channel 4 and programme suppliers, in particular independent companies who make programmes on Channel 4’s behalf. The commissioning teams are supported by Legal and Business Affairs Managers and Production Finance Managers who work with commissioning editors to agree the editorial, financial and contractual details of each project, and to manage the business issues arising. JOB PURPOSE The Production Finance Coordinator plays a crucial role in looking after all development and certain designated production projects (television and/or online) across Non-Scripted genres. Providing support to one or more Production Finance Managers (PFMs), this role is responsible for liaising with the production companies and ensuring all such projects are processed through the Business Approval Board (BAB) and Local Programme Finance Committee (LPFC) process efficiently. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Negotiate all development deals and production projects as designated; Prepare and submit paperwork to BAB/LPFC for those projects; Monitor the projects through to completion and update abandonments/final costs; Maintain status report for all projects which fall within the remit of the PFMs which you are working with from project form through to contract signature; Pass invoices through Basware to relevant PFM; Undertake first review of month end reports for cash and creditors from the cash system, clearing negatives and anomalies as far as possible prior to discussion with the relevant PFM; Maintain and review order reconciliations for the developments in each genre area working with other co-ordinators on the team as necessary; Have a full understanding of the C4 production insurance requirements and deal with queries as required; Ensure that the genre routines with the commissioning departments happen regularly and attend those routines; Ensure that all essential information is electronically filed and easily accessible across the Production Finance team; Regular review of spend to date for the genre areas; Provide cover for the PFM(s) in periods of holiday/sickness.; Review other genre reports (e.g regionality/DUK) from time to time as requested by the manager; Other ad hoc duties as requested. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Experience of working in various aspects of production on UK terrestrial broadcast programmes within a production management team as a production secretary/ coordinator or equivalent role. Able to demonstrate an understanding of production budgets and schedules in relation to the editorial requirements Effective negotiation skills Ability to assimilate information quickly and resolve issues but also able to assess when these should be discussed further with relevant stakeholders Highly diligent, organised and self-motivated Ability to deliver under pressure Strong communication skills Strong team player and able to collaborate with people at all levels DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & SKILLS A working understanding of the Channel 4 terms of trade Salary Basic salary from £33,469 dependent on experience Application questions to complete Please remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. These questions really help us get to know you better and we won’t be able to consider your application without them. Please outline how you meet the ‘Essential Experience & Skills’ outlined in the Job Description (Max 500 words) Benefits There are a million reasons why it’s great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you; Private medical insurance with NO EXCESS Free Virtual GP access for employees Free Female Health hormone test each year Free Tastecard membership Financial guidance 1-2-1’s available each quarter Free OnHand (as featured on Dragon’s Den) volunteering membership Discounted Gym memberships Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Holiday Buy/Sell Applications Close Date 25 Jul 2024 Equal Opportunities Channel 4’s purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK. We are only able to deliver on this remit by having a workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience. As an employer we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Disability Confident Scheme: Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension's Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we aim to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions. For more information, please visit the Disability Confident Campaign website. For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role. Care Leaver Friendly Employer: Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer. By signing the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter and adopting its principles, we are supporting an immensely talented yet often under-served and under-represented community of young people/ adults. We commit to offering an interview (and constructive feedback) to applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. Applicants should indicate if they wish to apply under our Care Leaver Scheme by selecting the option on the application form. Workplace Adjustments: We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field when applying for a job and support whilst employed to perform to the best of their ability and develop their careers. If you have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and require any adjustments, additional support or alternative arrangements during the recruitment and wish to discuss this confidentially, please let us know via the following e-mail [email protected]

Company pension, Gym membership, Private medical insurance