At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality financial reporting and ensure data accuracy across systems.
- Company: Join the BBC, a globally renowned media company with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £60,000 plus London weighting and workplace adjustments.
- Other info: Ideal for those passionate about finance and technology in a dynamic media environment.
- Why this job: Shape financial insights and processes in a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team.
- Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification and strong experience in management reporting.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65441 £ per year.
Job Details
- 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.
BBC Extend Programme
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 us.
The BBC provides workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers for disabled people during employment.
About BBC Studios
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.
Purpose of the Role
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.
Why Join the Team
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.
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.
Essential Criteria – Your Skills and Experience
- 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 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.
Application & Legal Information
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.
Group Finance Analyst - EXTEND in London employer: BBC Studios
At BBC Studios, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer that champions diversity and accessibility, particularly through our BBC Extend programme aimed at supporting disabled individuals. Our collaborative work culture fosters continuous improvement and innovation, providing employees with ample opportunities for professional growth while working in a dynamic environment at the iconic Television Centre in London. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to shape the future of media finance.
