Group Controls Senior Analyst

Sky UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV or NOW package

Pension up to 9% employer contribution

Private healthcare with mental health

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave and Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky is seeking an ACA/ACCA-qualified professional for quarterly assurance engagements across operational, financial, regulatory and technology areas. You will lead planning, execution and reporting, collaborate with international teams, and contribute to improving assurance methodologies.

You will bring strong IT controls knowledge, advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, and excellent communication to influence stakeholders and drive timely, high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or Auditor with post-qualified experience in accounting, audit, or related field.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk, or assurance environments and IT controls.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to present detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Execute aspects of the standard assurance process across planning, execution and reporting.
• Collaborate with international colleagues across time zones.
• Prepare clear assurance work papers with root-cause analyses and recommendations.
• Evaluate controls, documents and processes for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Identify assurance findings and propose remediation actions.
• Support methodology, tools and training improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

ACA/ACCA/CMA/CIA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quarterly assurance engagements year-round to help identify and manage risks to the business. Participate Responsible for performing as active members of the engagement team throughout each phase (i.e., planning, execution and reporting). With our standard engagement cadence, the individual in this role will gain broad exposure to our businesses and processes. Work collaboratively and independently to conduct assurance work across operational, financial, regulatory and/or technology areas across the Company. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience.

What you’ll do:

• Executes aspects of the standard assurance process, which includes the three phases of planning, execution and reporting out to business management.
• Partners effectively with international colleagues across multiple time zones
• Possesses advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Package to create and present detailed reporting and prior experience working in a controls management system.
• Performs thorough inquiry and data analysis to understand business operations, assess risk and develops project scope for complex process areas, leveraging business knowledge and expertise.
• Contributes to overall planning efforts for engagement timeline and approach.
• Evaluates records, documents, methods, policies, costs and other factors to determine if functional areas are conducting operations in accordance with established policies/procedures, best practices, accounting principles as well as governmental and legal requirements. Able to quickly grasp risk areas and identifies remediation tactics.
• Applies appropriate assurance procedures to the areas reviewed to ensure that controls are tested, and all significant risks are addressed.
• Prepares clear and well-organised assurance work papers documenting root-cause, work performed, investigation summaries and recommendations.
• Formulates appropriate conclusions and clearly documents findings based on testing results. Combines knowledge of Company operations with testing results to determine control effectiveness.
• Identifies assurance findings and recommends corrective actions.
• Assists team members in understanding and executing assurance methodology and standards.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement to assurance methodology, tools and training.
• Supports department objectives and performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance; flexibility is required for working variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

What you’ll bring:

• Qualified Accountant or Auditor (ACA, ACCA, CMA, CIA or equivalent) with post-qualified experience in accounting, audit, or a related field
• Strong experience in internal controls, risk, or assurance environments and good foundational understanding of technology concepts and IT controls
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret, challenge, and derive insights from complex information
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting and delivering training
• Highly organised and adaptable, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high‑quality outputs in fast‑paced environments

Benefits and perks:

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

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, 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, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work:

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 Osterley office per week or for Livingston, this is 2 days per week in the office.

Your office base:

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.

Or

Livingston Watermark

Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it’s a great place to work and connect.

The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttlebus runsbetween the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day.Plus, there’s 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 means you’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 where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

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.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have 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.

Our Corporate and Consumer teams set us on the course for success. They’re the brains behind the scenes of every customer touchpoint, helping to craft our brand and keep our business moving forwards.

There’s more to our work than work. We’ve built an inclusive culture where we can learn from each other and innovate together. There’s plenty of opportunities for you to explore what you’re passionate about.