Planning Analyst

sky; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV or NOW package including}

Pension with up to 9% employer contrib

Private healthcare with mental health"

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products (Sky Mobile,

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky is hiring a Planning Analyst in our Tech Strategy & Business Operations team at Osterley. You will forecast across portfolios, analyse data, and present insights to senior leaders, supporting capacity and demand planning.

The role offers hybrid working with 2 days in the office weekly, collaborating with Finance, Portfolio Delivery and Development teams to drive strategic decisions and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Forecasting across portfolios to align with strategic objectives.
• Data analysis to identify trends and insights for decisions.
• Clear reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Timesheet tracking and capacity planning support.
• Project support for capacity initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting: Track and manage financial forecasts and actuals across portfolios.
• Data Analysis: Analyse datasets to identify trends, variances and insights.
• Reporting: Produce clear reports and present findings to Directors and Heads of Department.
• Timesheet Compliance: Support timesheet tracking and capacity planning.
• Project Support: Contribute to capacity and demand initiatives.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Reporting

Timesheet compliance

Project support

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Job description

We don't just believe in better. We make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.

Role/Team overview

Our Tech Strategy & Business Ops Planning team is an integral part of the Global Streaming Technology organisation which delivers market leading products and capabilities across Sky Group. We are looking for passionate, committed individuals to join our team and opportunity abounds for the right candidates!

As a Planning Analyst within the Tech Strategy & Business Operations team, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and strategic insight across our technology portfolio. You will work closely with Finance, Portfolio Delivery, and Development teams to ensure accurate forecasting, resource tracking, and data-driven decision-making. This role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and has a passion for turning data into actionable intelligence.

What you'll do -

• Forecasting: Track and manage financial forecasts and actuals across all portfolios of work, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives .
• Data Analysis: Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, variances, and key insights that inform business decisions.
• Reporting: Produce clear, concise reports and present findings to senior stakeholders, including Directors and Heads of Department.
• Timesheet Compliance: Support timesheet tracking and compliance across teams to maintain accurate capacity and demand planning.
• Project Support: Contribute to various capacity and demand initiatives as required , supporting broader strategic planning efforts.

This is more than just a numbers role - it's a chance to influence strategy, collaborate across teams, and grow your career in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

What you'll bring

• Experience: Proven analytical experience in planning, forecasting, or business operations within a technology or consulting environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau , or similar tools with the ability to tell a story with the data.
• Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams and build productive working relationship
• Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset and problem-solving attitude.
• ' Can do' attitude : Lead by example and be prepared to go the extra mile when needed .
• Highly organised : Have the drive to bring order and structure to the planning environment you'll be working in .

We're on the hunt for someone who's not just great with data, but thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and always looking for smarter ways to work. If you're a natural problem solver with a passion for making things better, we'd love to hear from you !

Benefits and perks

• 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 2 days in the office per week.

Your office base

Osterley

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.

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 appl