Finance Analyst​/Senior Finance Analyst

Role overview

You'll own the end-to-end accounting for a group of more complex business areas. This means making sure the ledger is accurate, well controlled and properly explained, from month-end close through to year-end and supporting statutory reporting. You'll be the subject matter expert for your process area. You may review manage an Assistant Analyst and you will support the offshore RTR team.

A key element will be to lead improvements that make the close faster and more robust.

What you’ll do:

Entity and process ownership

• Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for your entities or process area, and sign off results before they're submitted to Group.

• Review journals, accruals, provisions and complex judgement areas prepared by the team. Check that the accounting treatment follows SOX, IFRS and group policy.

• Analyse and explain P&L and balance sheet movements to Financial Controllers, FP&A and senior finance stakeholders.

Balance sheet integrity and review

• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, challenge aged or unexplained items, and drive them to resolution.

• Oversee intercompany matching, settlement and disputes for your entities.

• Look after your process area's technical accounting questions, such as new contracts, unusual transactions and policy changes, and escalate when needed.

Statutory reporting, audit and controls

• Act as the main contact for external auditors on your areas.

• Make sure key controls in your area are designed and operating effectively. Own the remediation of any control deficiencies.

Team leadership and development

• Act as the escalation point and reviewer for Senior Assistant Analysts as necessary and the offshore RTR team. Set clear standards for quality and documentation.

• Coach and develop colleagues through knowledge sharing, training and onboarding new team members.

Continuous improvement and change

• Lead improvement initiatives across the close, such as journal automation, reconciliation standardisation, and making better use of SAP, Power Automation and AI

• Represent A2R on finance transformation, system and organisational change projects. Assess the accounting and controls impact of each change.

• Track and report KPIs for your process area, such as timeliness, accuracy and aged items.

What you’ll bring:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)

• Strong record-to-report experience in a large, multi-entity organisation, including review responsibility

• Sound knowledge of IFRS and financial controls

• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP experience (SAP preferred)

• Confident communicator who can explain accounting issues clearly and challenge stakeholders constructively

• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively

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 2 days in the office per week.

Your office base:

Livingston

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 shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day.

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