Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkWE ARE BBC STUDIOSA globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.PURPOSE OF THE ROLELead the finance function for BBC Studios Germany, where creativity meets strategy. From hit entertainment formats like Das 1% Quiz to acclaimed co-productions like Ghosts, you’ll support dynamic content creation through financial leadership, planning, and compliance. Be the strategic partner driving profitability across a diverse slate of local and international productions.WHY JOIN THE TEAMJoin a team at the heart of premium content creation in Germany. You’ll collaborate with top broadcasters, shape financial strategy, and influence exciting productions across entertainment, fiction, and factual. It’s a chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, creative environment backed by the global strength of BBC Studios.YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning aligned with production cycles and strategy.Provide financial analysis and modelling to support decision-making and profitability across productions.Manage production and operational cash flow, identifying financial risks and opportunities.Advise creative and operational teams on project viability, funding, and commercial terms.Ensure robust financial controls, compliance with German regulations, and accurate reporting.Oversee payroll operations and statutory filings, collaborating with external advisors and Finance Central.Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL CRITERIA:Strong command of SAP or other ERP systems, with proven experience in financial operations.Deep expertise in German GAAP, local tax regulations, and media-sector production accounting.Professional accountancy qualification and around 10 years’ experience in commercial finance.Skilled in statutory accounts, tax filings, audits, and multi-entity financial planning.Excellent English communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.Commercially astute, proactive, and able to deliver high-quality work under pressure.Strong leadership and collaboration skills across regional and global finance teams.If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.#BBCSTUDIOSDisclaimerThis job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.RedeploymentThe BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.Information at a GlanceThis is your BBCAt the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.Find out more about BBC StudiosLife at BBC Studios• A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets here .• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.Candidate packYou belongWe have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategyDisability confidentWe are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.ukBBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA. #J-18808-Ljbffr