Finance Analyst (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Summary: As a Finance Analyst in the Account to Report team at Sky, you will play a crucial role in delivering accounting and reporting services to Commercial Finance customers across multiple locations. Your responsibilities will include managing P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, leading financial calls, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion while providing a hybrid working arrangement. You will be part of a team that is integral to Sky's success in the media and entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance of period end close activities, providing insightful and accurate reporting.
• Deliver more complex pieces of work and support projects where appropriate.
• Manage P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, reconciling balances in line with Sky's policies.
• Lead all P&L and BS calls with Commercial Finance for your area.
• Build lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement projects such as report automation and standardisation.
• Assist with internal and external audit queries, liaising directly with auditors.
• Have end-to-end ownership of a set of Statutory Accounts.
• Ensure that controls are designed and operating effectively.
• Engage in ad-hoc project work as required.

Key Skills:

• Experience as a Finance Analyst in a large organisation.
• Self-motivated and conscientious team player.
• Ability to work within the GL team on an end-to-end area with minimal support.
• Track record of delivering continuous improvement.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Good problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
• SAP system knowledge is desirable.
• Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification is ideal.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Livingston

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance