Analyst - Finance Analytics

Are you curious about how data can help answer   real business   questions?

Do you enjoy breaking down   c omplex   problems and turning insight into action?  

Finance Analytics sits   at the intersection of Finance, Commercial and Data Analytics .   W e   partner with teams across the business to understand what is really driving performance — and what Sky should do next.   Our work supports decisions that materially affect revenue, cost, customer   behaviour   and profit. That could mean   identifying   opportunities to reduce churn, understanding the impact of pricing decisions, analysing customer engagement, or finding new ways to improve commercial performance.

We welcome applicants from   different backgrounds   and career stages ,   and   y ou’ll   be joining a team that brings together people from finance, commercial and data analytics backgrounds, with a wide range of experiences and perspectives.    

What connects us is curiosity: we enjoy solving difficult problems, working with data, building strong   partnerships   and turning complex analysis into clear insight that helps Sky make better commercial decisions.   I f   you’re   curious,   analytical   and keen to learn, this   would   be a great fit.

What   you’ll   do

• Work on high-impact commercial   and financ ial   questions where data helps Sky make better decisions  

• Shape ambiguous business problems into clear analytical questions  

• Find,   analyse   and connect data from multiple sources to understand key performance drivers  

• Use tools such as SQL and Tableau to analyse,   manipulate   and visualise complex datasets  

• Turn analysis into clear,   objective   and   timely   recommendations for stakeholders  

• Explain what the numbers mean, why they matter and what the business should do next  

• Build strong partnerships across Sky to influence decisions and improve performance  

• Improve how the team works by simplifying repeatable activity and using automation or AI where it adds value  

• Develop your skills, explore new   tools   and contribute to an environment where everyone can do their best work  

What   you’ll   bring   

We know great analysts can come from   different backgrounds . You do not need to meet   all of   the   desirable   criteria   to apply .   W e’re   most interested in how you think, how you solve problems and how you use data to make better decisions.  

Essential criteria:

We’re   looking for people who can   demonstrate :

• Experience   in   analysing   data to solve business problems   and   support   decision-making  

• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down ambiguous questions and   identify   a practical way forward  

• Commercial   understanding , with the ability to connect analysis to business performance, customer   outcomes   and   financial impact  

• Clear communication skills,   able   to explain complex   analysis   and   conclusions   to non-technical audiences  

• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on producing analysis that is   accurate ,   objective   and useful  

• Curiosity and a proactive approach, with the confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions ,   build effective working relationships   and   get things done.  

Desirable skills and experience:

It would be helpful, but not essential, if you also have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Working in a finance, commercial, strategy, analytics, data,   consulting   or other problem-solving focused role  

• Analysing structured or complex datasets using tools such as SQL, Python, R, Excel or similar  

• U sing   visualisation   tools such as Tableau, Power   BI   or Looker  

• Translating business questions into analytical approaches, including defining the   relevant   metrics, data   requirements   and outputs  

• Using automation,   AI   or repeatable analytical approaches to improve pace,   consistency   or quality of work  

Benefits and   perks  

There's   one thing people   can't   stop talking about when it comes to   l ife   a t   S ky: the   perks .   Here’s   a taster:     

• Free Sky   TV   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 M obile,   Sky B roadband, 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 r ole   are   3 d ay s   in the office per week.    

Your office base 

Sky Central, Osterley, London

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 applications from all candidates.   We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where   appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.   

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.      

To be eligible for this role you   are required to   have the   appropriate right   to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.  

To find out more about working with us, search   #LifeAtSky   on social media.