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Using data and analytics is becoming increasingly important in our day-to-day work in Sky finance.

We’re expanding our Finance Analytics centre of excellence and we’re looking for someone who has a passion for using analysis to solve high-profile business problems.

What you’ll do:

Roles within our team focus on finding ways to use data and world-class analysis to deliver financial benefits and bring new insight into commercial performance.

Your work will involve elements of the following:

Undertaking complex analysis using large data sets

Deep dives into high-profile aspects of business performance

Supporting data science projects

Bringing new insight into performance

Sharing best practice across our UK commercial finance function and the wider Sky group (Germany and Italy)

Identifying and supporting opportunities to optimise revenue and EBITDA growth

Working with colleagues across functions, including commercial finance, sales, marketing, data and technology

Helping our broader finance team get even better at using data and analytics in their day-to-day work

Coaching other team members

What you’ll bring:

You’ll have a passion for using data-driven analysis to solve complex and important business problems. You will be proactive, naturally inquisitive and commercially-minded, and have experience in an analytically-focused role.

You must have either of the following qualifications;

At least 2:1 Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or

Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience

You will be able to demonstrate experience of some or all of the following within a finance or comparable analytical role:

Performing analysis to support business decisions or bring new insight

Clearly communicating results of complex analysis to senior and / or non-technical stakeholders

Breaking down business questions into analytical requirements and testable hypotheses

Building strong working relationships within and outside of your immediate team

Generating insights from large size datasets using appropriate analytical tools

Working in multi-functional projects, ideally involving data science or big data

Team Overview

Using data and analytics is becoming increasingly important in our day-to-day work in Sky finance.

The Finance Analytics team was established in 2018 as an analytical centre of excellence within commercial finance, and we are building on initial successes by expanding our team.

The projects and analysis we lead are very commercial in nature and typically deal with high-profile issues for our executive team.

Our responsibilities range from leading big data / predictive analytics projects and analysing complex business issues through to building the analytical capabilities of our commercial finance function.

The Rewards:

There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

A generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Where you’ll work:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working!

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

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.