Analyst - Finance Analytics

Sky; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV

Pension up to 9%

Private healthcare

Digital GP & dental

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave & Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky is seeking a data analyst to work on high-impact commercial and financial questions, turning data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders. You will connect data from multiple sources, use SQL and Tableau to analyse complex datasets, and shape ambiguous problems into clear analytical questions.

The role offers hybrid working from Sky Central, Osterley, with three days in the office. You’ll build partnerships across Sky, automate repeatable analysis, and contribute to decisions that

Qualifications

• Experience analysing data to solve business problems and support decision-making.
• Ability to break down ambiguous questions and identify a practical way forward.
• Commercial understanding with ability to connect analysis to business performance and financial impact.
• Clear communication to explain complex analysis to non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with objective, useful analysis.
• Curiosity and proactive approach with ability to build relationships and get things done.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-impact commercial and financial questions where data helps Sky make better decisions.
• Shape ambiguous business problems into clear analytical questions.
• Find, analyse and connect data from multiple sources to understand key performance drivers.
• Use SQL and Tableau to analyse, manipulate and visualise complex datasets.
• Turn analysis into clear, objective and timely recommendations for stakeholders.
• Explain what the numbers mean, why they matter and what the business should do next.
• Build strong partnerships across Sky to influence decisions and improve performance.
• Improve how the team works by simplifying repeatable activity and using automation or AI where it adds value.
• Develop your skills, explore new tools and contribute to an environment where everyone can do their best work.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Commercial understanding

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Curiosity & proactivity

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Python

R

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Whatyou’lldo

• Work on high-impact commercialand financialquestions where data helps Sky make better decisions
• Shape ambiguous business problems into clear analytical questions
• Find,analyseand connect data from multiple sources to understand key performance drivers
• Use tools such as SQL and Tableau to analyse,manipulateand visualise complex datasets
• Turn analysis into clear,objectiveandtimelyrecommendations for stakeholders
• Explain what the numbers mean, why they matter and what the business should do next
• Build strong partnerships across Sky to influence decisions and improve performance
• Improve how the team works by simplifying repeatable activity and using automation or AI where it adds value
• Develop your skills, explore newtoolsand contribute to an environment where everyone can do their best work

Whatyou’llbring

We know great analysts can come fromdifferent backgrounds. You do not need to meetall ofthedesirable criteriato apply.We’remost interested in how you think, how you solve problems and how you use data to make better decisions.

Essential criteria:

We’relooking for people who candemonstrate:

• Experienceinanalysingdata to solve business problemsandsupportdecision-making
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down ambiguous questions andidentifya practical way forward
• Commercialunderstanding, with the ability to connect analysis to business performance, customeroutcomesandfinancial impact
• Clear communication skills,ableto explain complexanalysisandconclusionsto non-technical audiences
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on producing analysis that isaccurate,objectiveand useful
• Curiosity and a proactive approach, with the confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions,build effective working relationshipsandget things done.

Desirable skills and experience:

It would be helpful, but not essential, if you also have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Working in a finance, commercial, strategy, analytics, data,consultingor other problem-solving focused role
• Analysing structured or complex datasets using tools such as SQL, Python, R, Excel or similar
• Usingvisualisationtools such as Tableau, PowerBIor Looker
• Translating business questions into analytical approaches, including defining therelevantmetrics, datarequirementsand outputs
• Using automation,AIor repeatable analytical approaches to improve pace,consistencyor quality of work

Benefits andperks

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

• Free SkyTVpackage,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, includingSky Mobile,Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Howyou’llwork

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

Sky Central, Osterley, London

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.

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 meansyou’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 whereappropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful,we’llask 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 youare required tohave the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.