Finance Analyst/Senior Finance Analyst, 12-months FTC in Hounslow

Finance Analyst/Senior Finance Analyst, 12-months FTC in Hounslow

Hounslow Full-Time 55000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
SkyShowtime

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive financial performance analysis and support decision-making in a dynamic finance team.
  • Company: Join a leading content and streaming company with a vibrant culture.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working model, subsidised facilities, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Enjoy a modern office environment with excellent transport links and on-site amenities.
  • Why this job: Make an impact through insightful financial analysis and collaboration with diverse teams.
  • Qualifications: Newly qualified or part-qualified finance professional with strong analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.

Finance Analyst/Senior Finance Analyst, 12-months FTC

Department

Finance

Employment Type

Fixed Term - Full Time

Location

  • London
  • Description

Sub Department

Commercial Finance

Job Band

L6 or L7

As a Finance Analyst within the Content & Platform Finance team, you will help drive understanding of financial performance across content investment and platform costs, providing clear analysis and actionable insight to support decision‑making.

You will take ownership of key areas of reporting and forecasting, working closely with stakeholders to understand performance drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and support both short‑term delivery and longer‑term planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting & Month-End
  • Ownership of the Content & Platform month‑end close process, ensuring outputs are accurate and delivered on time.
  • Provide clear and concise commentary, explaining performance and key variances vs plan
  • Own reporting and analysis of specific cost areas
  • Forecasting & Planning
  • Support forecasting and budgeting processes, taking ownership of defined areas of the P&L.
  • Maintain and update financial models, ensuring assumptions are robust and clearly understood.
  • Track performance against forecast and proactively identify risks and opportunities.
  • Content & Commercial Analysis
  • Deliver analysis on content performance and cost efficiency, identifying trends and areas for optimisation.
  • Translate data into actionable insights to support better investment decisions.
  • Business Partnering
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across finance and commercial teams.
  • Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight for non‑finance audiences.
  • Provide constructive challenge and support to improve decision‑making.
  • Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, and efficiency
  • Support automation and simplification of existing workflows
  • Maintain a high standard of data accuracy and integrity
  • Communication & Insight
  • Present analysis clearly, both verbally and in written outputs.
  • Tailor communication to different audiences.
  • Focus on delivering concise, insight‑led messaging.
  • What You'll Bring
  • You will be a newly qualified finance professional or part qualified with experience of working in a high performing commercial finance team.

Experience working within a Content or Streaming business useful but not mandatory.

  • Insightful financial analysis which creates value, demonstrates good judgement, presentational and influencing skills.
  • Clear communication skills, both verbal and written. A great communicator who can cultivate strong cross‑functional relationships and communicate effectively with internal teams.
  • A proactive approach, looking to challenge the status quo and look for improvements.
  • A curiosity to learn.
  • Ability to work at pace.
  • A strong eye for detail and knowing your numbers.
  • An ability to work independently within a controlled and process‑driven environment.
  • Where You'll Work
  • We operate a hybrid working model, with the team office based 2/3 days per week.

To maximise the benefits of team collaboration we ask team members to be in the office on Mondays & Thursdays (with flexibility on the 3rd office workday) but offering flexibility is a core value of our team and business.

  • Your primary base will be in Osterley, on the Sky campus, a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station.

Free shuttle buses are available, running to and from Osterley, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury, Acton Town and Ealing Broadway tube stations.

On‑site parking, bike shelters and showers/changing facilities are also available.

  • You can benefit from all the on‑site facilities at the Sky campus including: subsidised restaurants, Waitrose, gym, cinema, car wash, hair & beauty salon.
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SkyShowtime

Contact Details:

SkyShowtime Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Finance Analyst/Senior Finance Analyst, 12-months FTC in Hounslow

Financial Reporting
Forecasting
Budgeting
Financial Modelling
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills