At a Glance
- Tasks: Support monthly management reporting and prepare commentary analysing trends and risks.
- Company: Join BBC Studios Finance, a part of the renowned BBC Commercial Group.
- Benefits: Salary up to £60,000 plus £5,441 London Weighting and permanent full-time contract.
- Other info: Location: London, W12 7FA; closing date for applications is 25 June 2026.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative finance team focused on continuous improvement and data quality.
- Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent finance experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Job Requisition ID: 46819
Job Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Location: London, W12 7FA
Band: D
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Department: BBC Studios Finance
Salary: Up to £60,000 plus £5,441 London Weighting (depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience)
Program: BBC Extend (for disabled people) – contact extend@bbc.co.uk for adjustments
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Join BBC Commercial Group Finance as a Group Finance Analyst – Management Reporting & Consolidation, sitting at the heart of financial reporting and systems to provide high‑quality consolidated reports for senior leadership and ensure accurate data and strong controls across SAP S/4 and BPC.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You will work in a collaborative, forward‑thinking finance team that values curiosity, problem‑solving and continuous improvement, combining finance reporting expertise with systems work, data quality, controls and stakeholder engagement.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
- Support monthly and quarterly management reporting across the Commercial Group, including Executive Committee and Board outputs.
- Prepare written and verbal commentary analysing trends, risks, opportunities and key drivers.
- Validate actuals, forecasts and planning data across SAP S/4, BPC and related tools to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Act as a key contact for consolidation queries, system defects and data load issues, working with Finance Technology and external providers.
- 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 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.
Group Finance Analyst - EXTEND employer: BBC UK
Working at BBC Studios Finance offers a competitive salary and London Weighting. The team values curiosity and problem-solving, ensuring a dynamic work environment. Located in London, this role supports the mission of providing high-quality financial reporting.
