Finance Analyst

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.  

Sky is one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies and is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that connects people to moments and experiences that matter. At Sky, we Believe in Better.

Our business has come a long way since starting out as a satellite broadcaster in 1989 and we’re not stopping there. We’re home to award-winning teams for everything from Customer Service to Marketing, from Technology to Finance, meaning there’s plenty of opportunity for you, no matter what your career goals.

As a member of Group Controllership team, you’ll help produce the group’s consolidated financial results and deliver high quality financial information to internal audiences and our parent company, Comcast. You’ll apply critical thinking and analysis to interpret monthly results and understand key drivers.  You’ll also help drive standardisation across the divisions, through work with finance teams across the business to analyse and understand our financial accounting and reporting processes. You’ll ensure that reporting is underpinned by a robust and well-developed control framework.

What you’ll do: 

• Assist with the production of the group monthly consolidated financial information and analysis of our Balance Sheet

• Analysis and validation of financial reporting across all of Sky’s divisions

• Preparation and analysis of monthly and quarterly submissions / disclosures for internal audiences and for our US parent company

• Communicate regularly with Comcast and local finance teams to deal with any queries and ensure that results can be produced accurately and on time

• Manage the integrity of the group consolidation process through close liaison with finance teams across the group

• Compliance with internal governance and controls, ensuring key controls are operating effectively

• Look for opportunities to standardise and improve reporting processes through systems and automation

• Get involved in projects in Sky which impact reporting/control, providing analysis and assistance to achieve the project aims and objectives

What you’ll bring: 

• You will be a newly qualified finance professional, and will likely have experience of financial accounting and reporting from working in a group financial reporting environment and/or from corporate audit

• Good knowledge of IFRS / US GAAP

• Continually look for better ways of doing things and proactively taking ownership to see things through

• An ability to work independently within a highly controlled and process-driven environment

• Working within a fast changing, high demand environment, with the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities

• Preparation of accounting analysis and insight

• Efficient and accurate delivery of reporting for a variety of stakeholders

• Preparation of accounting analysis and insight

• Building great relationships with colleagues across the group’s businesses and territories

Team overview: 

The Group Controllership team is responsible for reporting high quality, accurate and timely financial results and disclosures of the Sky group to Comcast.  The team also applies financial accounting expertise to review the financial results and contributes to the maintenance of a robust control environment.  We work closely with our parent company, as well as our divisional Controllership and finance teams. We embrace a culture of continuous improvement to ensure processes are efficient and effective and are always looking for ways to do things better.

The Rewards: 

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

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work: 

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. 

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.  

Your office base: 

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. 

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.  

Inclusion: 

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.  

We are 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 to your recruiter as early as you can.  

Why wait?  

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.  

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. 

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.