Finance Business Analyst, Commercial Planning & Analysis FTC

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to support the Commercial Planning & Analysis functions. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment, balancing office and home working.

Benefits

Flexible 35-hour workweek

26 days holiday plus options to buy more

Parental leave up to a year, with 18 weeks paid

Defined contribution pension up to 10% employer contribution

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process improvements to drive efficiency.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor and track accrued and deferred income.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive growth initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Job Reference: 23591
Band: D
Contract type: 12 month FTC
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Location: Office Base is London Television Centre. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working.

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent responsible for platform-defining shows like Strictly Come Dancing, Bluey, Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet, and Planet Earth III.

The range and quality of our content are unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.

From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain's most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we are the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English news website in the world; and the UK's largest distributor of British content.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Finance Business Analyst to support the Commercial Planning & Analysis (CP&A) and Business Partnering functions within our Brands & Licensing division. This key role involves driving financial insight and supporting the efficient management and profitability across multiple business lines, including Live Entertainment, Motion Gallery, Radio & Music, Licensed Titles, and Learning Licensing.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning (LRP), while also contributing to strategic decision-making through business case development. The role reports to the Head of Finance for Consumer Products and Licensing and involves close collaboration with the A&R and TCS finance teams for month-end reporting and financial accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Prepare P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans.
• Support the submission of rolling forecasts to Group Finance.

Actuals and Reporting

• Partner with the A&R Analyst and TCS Performer to review and challenge actuals to improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitor and track accrued and deferred income, commission accruals, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Provide A&R support around licensee invoicing as needed.
• Deliver clear commentary and analysis for consolidated Brands & Licensing reporting.

Stakeholder and Business Support

• Work with the B&L Finance Business Partner to produce monthly and periodic performance reports for group submissions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Licensing to drive growth initiatives and manage financial relationships with external licensees.
• Assist in preparing business cases and approval documentation.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACA, ACCA), or QBE.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and skills.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to apply financial insight in a business context.
• A proactive self-starter, comfortable in a dynamic environment with ambiguity.
• Proven experience in process improvements to drive efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial modelling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• A genuine passion for and commitment to BBC Studios' values and vision.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Experience in media, entertainment, or licensing sectors.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition principles, especially related to licensing/IP.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in a matrix organization.
• Understanding of creative industries' financial operations and challenges.
• Experience in commercial deal analysis or contract evaluation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of BBC Studios' portfolio and strategic direction.

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

We value how we do things as much as what we do. Please review our values and behaviors here.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Details of our D&I plan are available here.

BBC Studios is a Level 2 Confident Employer. For reasonable adjustments in application, contact [e-mail].

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?

• Flexible 35-hour workweek
• 26 days holiday plus options to buy more
• Parental leave up to a year, with 18 weeks paid
• Defined contribution pension up to 10% employer contribution, life assurance, and discounts on health and wellness services
• Career development opportunities through courses, webinars, and internal mobility

NEXT STEPS

We may close applications early due to high interest. The role involves employment screening checks, including references, eligibility, safeguarding, and social media checks. Offers are conditional on these being satisfactory.