We strive to be the best for our customers and our people, and to make a positive contribution to life in the UK and Ireland. We’re always looking for ways to improve. That spirit has made us what we are today, and it will drive us to become what we want to be tomorrow.

Key to guiding the strategic direction of the organisation and shaping its relationship with key regulators is the Strategic Planning Group (SPG). The team provides advice on a wide range of issues across the business & are currently looking for an analyst who will help to provide evidence & analysis to support our recommendations.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

* Data Gathering & analysis to support the SPG function & advise the business on the following areas:

•    Developing the customer proposition
•    Investment in channels and content
•    Assessment of new technologies and the opportunities they offer
•    Assessment of growth opportunities in new markets
•    Competitor analysis
•    Policy and regulatory affairs.

* Presenting the results of your analysis through engaging PPT presentations & concise written reports

*Providing support to the finance function in updating the Sky’s 5 year business plan for the quarterly updates/ad hoc requests, suggesting improvements to best reflect the current business

*Assisting senior modellers/strategic managers in planning and creating flexible, robust and accurate models for key strategic projects e.g. cash-flow forecasting, valuations, business operation evaluation, project appraisal

*Developing strong working relationships with other departments as well as within Strategic Planning

Successful applicants will typically have:
 
*Work experience in a strategy consultancy and/or a business modelling team

*Strong academics; a minimum of a 2.1 degree in Economics, Mathematics or a similar analytical course from a leading university

*Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, modelling and desk research skills

*The ability to perform tasks with speed and accuracy

*The confidence to work effectively without close supervision and demonstrate excellent personal time management.

The position offers a mixture of formal and informal training through access to Sky’s development portal, business strategy training combined with a culture of on-the-job mentoring and coaching. We will provide you with the best possible support to reach your full potential.

You will be based in Osterley, West London. As a valued employee of Sky you will receive a base salary and bonus commensurate with the high quality and senior professional required. You will also benefit from Free Sky +, an excellent Pension Scheme, Private Health Care for you and your family, a Share Save Schemes together with a range of other benefits.

To apply please go to http://www.workforsky.com/Search & Apply/Finance and submit your CV and covering letter via the relevant opportunity. Please include full details of current remuneration package.

Sky delivers some of the most diverse content and services on the planet, and we value the same diversity within our business. We provide a culture of entrepreneurialism and opportunity for one and all.