Finance Graduate Programme – March

targetjobs UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky’s Finance graduate programme offers real responsibility from day one, with rotations across content, advertising and media, cost management and trading. You’ll work toward the CIMA qualification while shaping commercial decisions and business plans in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment.

From day one you’ll be supported by mentors and a dedicated Early Careers team as you build technical knowledge, commercial judgment and business partnering skills for a future in finance.

Qualifications

• Final year undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, or recent graduate.
• Degree can be in any subject.

Responsibilities

• Gain real responsibility from day one through business‑critical rotations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and decision‑making in the finance function.
• Develop technical knowledge and commercial judgement while working toward the CIMA qualification.
• Collaborate with teams across content, advertising, media, cost management and more.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree (any subject)

Job description

About This Programme

Want to help shape the future of entertainment?

Join Sky's Finance team and get involved in real work from day one, from supporting content and product decisions to helping shape plans for the future.

You'll learn on the job, work towards your CIMA qualification and play a role in the commercial decisions that keep Sky moving forward.

About

Finance at Sky is about much more than numbers. Finance teams are at the heart of decision-making across the business, partnering with teams to:

• Turn financial information into actionable insight
• Manage budgets and performance
• Support strategic decision-making
• Shape future business plans

You’ll develop an understanding of how financial planning, analysis and commercial thinking come together to support great business decisions.

You’ll Build Skills In

• Budgeting
• Advising and influencing stakeholders
• Financial analysis
• Commercial decision-making
• Business partnering

All while being part of a supportive graduate community.

Big moves. Big impact. Big future.

There's only one place to kick-start a career like this, and that's Sky.

Finance Rotations May Provide Exposure To Areas Including

• Content
• Advertising and media
• Cost management
• Trading
• Telco
• Subscriptions

This will help you understand different business models, commercial drivers and strategic challenges.

Alongside your rotations, you'll work towards your CIMA qualification, developing the technical knowledge, commercial judgement and business partnering skills you'll use throughout your career.

You’ll Learn How To

• Turn data, forecasts and budgets into meaningful insight
• Look forward and support future planning as well as understand historical performance
• Communicate financial information confidently
• Influence stakeholders effectively

Sky will support your professional studies throughout the programme through:

• Paid study leave
• Paid exam leave
• Ongoing professional development support

This allows you to combine professional qualifications with real-world business experience.

What are we looking for?

The one essential requirement is that you're currently in the final year of your undergraduate degree, completing a postgraduate qualification, or have already graduated.

Your degree can be in any subject.

Skills that will help you thrive

• A passion for numbers and the energy you bring to the team.
• A curious, ambitious mindset and a willingness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Initiative and a desire to make a real impact in a fast-moving business environment.

Right to work

Please be aware that Sky does not offer sponsorship for this role. Employment is contingent on having a valid right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.

Further information regarding programme duration can be found on Sky's website.

Where developing you begins

At Sky, your development starts from day one.

Through personalised skills discovery, future-focused learning and real-world experiences, you'll build the confidence and skills needed to thrive.

You’ll Be Supported By

• A dedicated Early Careers team
• Experienced mentors
• Buddies
• Managers

This support network will provide the guidance, connections and opportunities needed to make the most of your career from the very beginning.

Why Sky?

This is your chance to be part of something big.

The graduate programme puts you at the centre of the action, helping make the magic of Sky happen every day while you learn, grow and develop professionally.

No matter your background, interests or degree subject, there is space for your ideas and ambition.

A career at Sky is where better begins, and it starts with you.

Important information

If your application is successful, your offer will be conditional upon passing a Criminal Record Check.

Application deadline

Applications close on 15 November 2026.

We may close applications earlier than 15 November due to high application volumes. However, this programme will not close before 1 November 2026.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.