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Our world-class Controllership team works as a global, collaborative organization in partnership with the business to deliver accurate and timely financial information with a high integrity, controls, and development-focused culture, delivering efficiently via standard, automated, and simple processes.

Join our vibrant UKI Controllership (UKIC) team, where you’ll contribute to accurate, compliant, and insightful financial reporting. You’ll ensure alignment with internal policies and external regulations, support the preparation of financial statements, and collaborate closely with FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Shared Services to drive accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement

We are looking for a highly experienced Financial Controller to join the UKIC team. In this pivotal role, you will support the Senior Finance Manager in managing an expanding portfolio of statutory audit responsibilities while leading high-impact strategic financial projects. You’ll take direct ownership of key audits, oversee critical balance sheet areas, and guide a small team. This is a unique opportunity to influence financial reporting, strengthen governance, and shape transformation initiatives across Sky Group and Comcast.

What you’ll do:

• Lead on key strategic projects eg Sky Group Consolidation, Entity Rationalisation

• Support on group wide projects eg Pillar II, Intercompany settlement process

• Lead audits of specific UK statutory entities, acting as a primary liaison with Deloitte ensuring timely completion and high-quality delivery of statutory financial statements (FRS 101 & FRS 102)

• Responsible for review of financial statements

• Responsibility for on-going Programming Amortisation reviews and disclosures

• Oversee audit processes for newly integrated Comcast entities, presenting findings to senior stakeholders

• Manage complex entities’ audits using a cross-functional project management approach

• Provide a statutory accounting lens for complex group restructuring and tax-related transactions

• Maintain a strong, robust and well-designed control environment

• Assist with the review of regulatory submissions including Ofcom & ONS

• Leverage AI technology to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency

• Deliver ad hoc training to the wider Sky Controllership and Commercial Finance teams as appropriate

• Carry out various BAU and ad-hoc finance tasks as directed by senior stakeholders

• Deputise for SFM / UKI Controller / Group Controller as required

What you’ll bring:

• CA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

• Extensive experience in audit (preferably Big 4) and statutory financial reporting

• In-depth understanding of FRS 101 and FRS 102 standards with USGAAP knowledge desirable

• Proven ability to manage audits end-to-end with external auditors.

• Strong analytical skills with experience reconciling complex data.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally and managing stakeholders across levels

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrated leadership and people development capabilities

Team overview:

Finance

We enable Sky to succeed by ensuring we are a cost effective, scalable operation delivering great service in an agile and responsive way. Sky Finance has a deserved reputation for being at the heart of Sky’s success - making things Simple by Design, finding the Win-Win for our business and customers, and working as One-Team.

The Rewards:

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:

Livingston Watermark House

Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre. Plus there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.