Group Finance Analyst - EXTEND

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.

IMPORTANT ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION: This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. We welcome applicants who identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and who meet the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. If you need adjustments or access requirements for the application process, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS: A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Join BBC Commercial Group Finance as a Group Finance Analyst – Management Reporting & Consolidation, where you’ll sit at the heart of both financial reporting and finance systems. You’ll deliver high‑quality consolidated reporting for senior leadership, Executive Committee and Board audiences, while ensuring data accuracy, strong controls and smooth system operation across SAP S/4 and BPC.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• 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.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• 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.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Experience producing senior‑level management reporting for Executive Committee or Board audiences.
• Background in a matrix organisation, ideally within media, entertainment or a similarly 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.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible 35‑hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Care and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen.
• Career development in a values‑led purpose‑driven culture.

EEO STATEMENT: BBC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.