Financial Analyst II

Sky; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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.

As a Senior Finance Analyst in the Account to Report team within Finance Delivery, you'll:

• Help deliver accounting and reporting services to our Commercial Finance customers based in Osterley, Munich & Milan.
• Embrace our culture of continuous improvement to ensure processes are efficient and effective.

What you'll do:

• Review quarterly disclosures for one of Sky Finance's reporting areas.
• Manage accounting and reporting for a complex business area with demanding stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong, robust control environment and critically review its operation.
• Be the first point of escalation for internal and external audits and support complex audit issues.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects such as report automation and standardization.
• Ensure the team has achievable workloads and objectives, and review their workload regularly.
• Support Financial Controllers in delivering the department's strategic goals.
• Lead projects to meet Finance Delivery requirements.

What you'll bring:

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with experience navigating large organizations.
• Self-motivated, conscientious team player eager to build a career in finance.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with General Ledger accounting.
• Proven track record in Continuous Improvements and change management.
• Desirable: SAP system knowledge.
• People management or coaching skills.

Team overview:

Finance Delivery enables Sky to succeed by ensuring a cost-effective, scalable operation that delivers great service in an agile and responsive manner. Our finance team is integral to Sky's success, focusing on simplicity, value creation, and teamwork.

The rewards:

• Access to free NOW streaming service.
• Generous pension package.
• Private healthcare.
• Discounts and cashback at over 800 retailers.

How you'll work:

We offer a hybrid working approach combining office presence at Livingston Watermark House and remote work flexibility. Details will be discussed during recruitment.

Your office base:

Livingston Watermark House, accessible via shuttle from Livingston North station, with onsite parking for cars, bikes, and motorbikes.

Inclusion:

We value diversity and inclusion, recognized by The Times and Stonewall, and have committed GBP30 million to supporting racial justice. We aim to increase ethnic diversity and representation across our organization.

At Sky, we focus on your potential and personal qualities. We support flexible working and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. If you need adjustments during the application process, contact our recruitment team.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an exciting career and join a fantastic team. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Note: Successful applicants will undergo a criminal record check. Depending on the role and any convictions, offers may be withdrawn.