Finance Analyst (9 month FTC)

Sky; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company is seeking a Finance Analyst to perform period close activities and manage accounts. The ideal candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and relevant experience, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. This role offers a hybrid working model and attractive perks like private healthcare and streaming service access, ensuring a vibrant working environment.

Benefits

Free NOW for streaming

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Retail discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• A Finance Analyst experienced in a large organisation.
• Self-motivated and conscientious team player.
• Track record of delivering continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform period end close activities and reporting.
• Manage P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Support audit queries and ensure control effectiveness.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Professional accountancy qualification

Experience with month end close

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel)

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (CA, ACA, ACCA CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

What you'll do:

• Performance of period end close activities, providing insightful and accurate reporting
• Deliver complex pieces of work and support projects where appropriate
• Work autonomously to manage P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, reconciling balances in line with Sky's policies.
• Own and lead all P&L and BS for your area
• Build lasting relationships with key stakeholder
• Support continuous improvement projects such as report automation and standardisation
• Assist with internal and external audit queries, liaising directly with the auditors for your areas
• Ensure that controls are designed and operating effectively
• Ad-hoc project work, as and when required

What you'll bring:

A Finance Analyst who can successfully navigate a large organisation. A self-motivated and conscientious team player who is keen to forge a career in finance.

• Professional accountancy qualification (CA, ACA, ACCA CIMA, or equivalent)
• Relevant recent experience delivering month end close within a GL team
• Excellent problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
• Track record of delivering continuous improvement
• Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel)
• SAP system knowledge desirable

The Rewards:

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

• Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers

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:

Livingston Watermark House:

Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre. Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

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.

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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.