Finance Analyst - Internal Controls Compliance and Assurance

This role sits within the Internal Controls Compliance & Assurance (ICCA) team at Sky. The individual in this role will be directly involved in the planning, execution, and reporting of Sky’s quarterly controls reporting processes, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. They will regularly produce and present clear, accurate reporting and insights to senior leadership.

Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, the role will provide guidance, constructive challenge, and support to enhance the overall control environment, building strong relationships and driving accountability across teams.

The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge and experience in accounting and controls, alongside a proactive mindset and willingness to learn. They will operate across operational, financial, regulatory, and technology areas, helping to navigate evolving business requirements and deliver practical, effective solutions.

They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, applying sound judgement in ambiguous situations and managing multiple priorities to meet critical deadlines. 

What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end quarterly reporting processes – planning, set-up, execution, and final reporting – while managing stakeholder communications and delivering clear, insightful outputs using advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills 

• Analyse and challenge quarterly control effectiveness self-assessments (CRSA), supporting stakeholders in identifying and remediating control deficiencies 

• Deliver effective internal controls training to key stakeholders, simplifying complex concepts and supporting stakeholders to consistently understand and apply control requirements 

• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes, driving continuous improvement across the control environment 

• Demonstrate adaptability in managing evolving processes and requirements, exercising judgment in ambiguous situations while maintaining focus on key objectives 

• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholder queries, providing guidance and ad hoc support as required 

• Apply appropriate assurance procedures to the areas reviewed to ensure that controls are tested, and all significant risks are addressed. 

• Support department objectives and performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned 

What you’ll bring   

Essential criteria:  

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post-qualified experience in accounting, audit, or a related field  

• Strong experience in internal controls, risk, or assurance environments  

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret, challenge, and derive insights from complex information  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting and delivering training  

• Highly organised and adaptable, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs in fast-paced environments 

Desirable skills and experience: 

• Experience or knowledge of media industry  

• Exposure to SOX / financial reporting controls is highly desirable  

• Experience working with international teams and stakeholders across different time zones  

• Experience working with a controls management or GRC system is advantageous    

Benefits and perks 

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster: 

• Free Sky TV package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema    

• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution  

• Private healthcare with mental health support   

• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance   

• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect   

• Sharesave and Tech schemes   

• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences  

How you’ll work  

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week.  

Your office base   

Osterley 

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.   

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. 

Livingston Watermark

Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it’s a great place to work and connect.  

The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. 

Who we are 

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.  

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.   

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. 

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