Group Finance Analyst - EXTEND

Job Details

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Finance

LOCATION:

London – Television Centre
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE:
Up to £60,000 plus £5,441 London Weighting depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply you should identify as deaf, disabled or neuro‑divergent and meet the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you need adjustments or have questions about our Extend programme, please contact  The BBC provides workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers for disabled people during employment.

(EXTEND code: EX2324)

A globally renowned media company born of the BBC, we create and distribute the world’s most sought‑after TV, audio and digital content, aiming to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories worldwide.

Join BBC Commercial Group Finance as a Group Finance Analyst – Management Reporting & Consolidation. You’ll sit at the heart of financial reporting and finance systems, delivering high‑quality consolidated reporting for senior leadership, the Executive Committee and Board. You will ensure data accuracy, strong controls and smooth system operation across SAP S/4 and BPC, driving better reporting, stronger governance and informed decision‑making within the Commercial Group.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking finance team that values curiosity, problem‑solving and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining core finance reporting with systems work, data quality, controls and stakeholder engagement across Finance and Technology. You’ll shape reporting processes, enhance system capability and influence the delivery of financial insight across a complex, high‑profile commercial organisation.

• Consolidated reporting: support monthly and quarterly management reporting across the Commercial Group, including Executive Committee and Board outputs.
• Financial insight: prepare clear written and verbal commentary, analysing trends, risks, opportunities and key drivers.
• Data validation: validate actuals, forecasts and planning data across SAP S/4, BPC and related tools to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Systems & issue resolution: act as a key contact for consolidation queries, system defects and data load issues, working closely with Finance Technology and external providers.
• Process improvement: identify and deliver improvements to reporting, consolidation and automation, including SAC dashboard development and standardisation initiatives.

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent relevant finance experience.
• Strong experience in management reporting, consolidation and financial controls.
• Ability to work confidently with large financial datasets, including analysis, reconciliation and validation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to varied audiences.
• Experience using ERP, consolidation or reporting systems within a Record‑to‑Report environment.
• Strong stakeholder management capability, with confidence to challenge inputs and manage deadlines.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong analytical ability.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement, standardisation and automation.

• Experience producing senior‑level management reporting for Executive Committee or Board audiences.
• Background in a matrix organisation, ideally within media, entertainment or a similar complex environment.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4, ECC, BPC or SAC.
• Experience with data transformation and reconciliation across finance systems.
• Exposure to finance systems support, including query resolution, UAT, defect management or change requests.
• Familiarity with audit and control frameworks such as ICFR or EMC.
• Experience creating training materials or user guidance for finance systems.
• Ability to coach users and promote best practice across a finance community.

Applicants must submit their application online only. The BBC will conduct employment screening checks, including reference, eligibility to work and, where applicable, safeguarding and adverse media checks. Any offer is conditional on satisfactory checks.