Support UKTV FP&A in budgeting, forecasting, modelling and performance analysis. Produce management reporting, consolidate EMEA/APAC planning, act as BPC system contact, prepare business cases, and drive process improvement and automation to support commercial decision-making and senior stakeholders.
THIS IS A 7 MONTH FTC (FIXED TERM CONTRACT) STARTING MID SEPTEMBER
The Finance team is responsible for all aspects of UKTV's and BBC Studios UK Region's finances, including management accounting, financial reporting, transactional processing, business partnering, financial planning and analysis. The FP&A team sits at the centre of strategic and commercial decision-making. We provide insight, challenge and analysis that supports business performance, investment decisions and future growth across UKTV and the wider BBC Studios business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded analyst to gain exposure to senior stakeholders, contribute to key business decisions and help shape the financial future of one of the UK's leading media businesses.
Purpose of the role
As FP&A Analyst, you will play a key role in UKTV's planning and forecasting processes, supporting the development of budgets, forecasts and long-range plans while providing insightful financial analysis to support business performance.
You'll work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Strategy and the wider BBC Studios Group, helping to translate complex financial information into actionable insight.
The role also provides exposure to international operations through the consolidation and reporting of financial planning activities across Global Channels & Streaming, including EMEA and APAC markets.
The Finance team is responsible for all aspects of UKTV's and BBC Studios UK Region's finances, including management accounting, financial reporting, transactional processing, business partnering, financial planning and analysis. The FP&A team sits at the centre of strategic and commercial decision-making. We provide insight, challenge and analysis that supports business performance, investment decisions and future growth across UKTV and the wider BBC Studios business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded analyst to gain exposure to senior stakeholders, contribute to key business decisions and help shape the financial future of one of the UK's leading media businesses.
Purpose of the role
As FP&A Analyst, you will play a key role in UKTV's planning and forecasting processes, supporting the development of budgets, forecasts and long-range plans while providing insightful financial analysis to support business performance.
You'll work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Strategy and the wider BBC Studios Group, helping to translate complex financial information into actionable insight.
The role also provides exposure to international operations through the consolidation and reporting of financial planning activities across Global Channels & Streaming, including EMEA and APAC markets.
What we would like you to bring to the role….key experience, knowledge, skills & personal qualities
Experience
- Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance, Management Accounting or a similar analytical finance role.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
- Experience building and maintaining financial models.
- Experience analysing business performance and presenting findings to stakeholders.
- Experience working with financial planning and reporting systems (SAP and BPC experience desirable).
Knowledge
- Understanding of financial planning, forecasting and performance management principles.
- Knowledge of media, entertainment, broadcasting or subscription-based businesses would be advantageous but is not essential. Skills & Personal Qualities Technical SkillStrong Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Comfortable working with large datasets and translating data into insight.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Communication & Influencing - Ability to communicate complex financial information in a simple and engaging way.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge constructively.
- Strong presentation and storytelling abilities.
Ways of Working - Organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Curious and proactive, with a genuine desire to understand how the business operates.
- A continuous improvement mindset, always looking for smarter and more efficient ways of working.
- Collaborative, positive and team-oriented.
What you will get to work on….key outputs and responsibilities of the role
- Support the Senior FP&A Lead and business stakeholders in delivering all aspects of the annual Budget, LRP and quarterly forecasts across the UK Region's commercial areas.
- Partner with the Management Accounting team to ensure robust financial reporting, reconcile actual performance against Budget and forecasts and provide analysis to support decision-making.
- Act as the primary UKTV point of contact for the BPC planning system, coordinating Budget and forecasts uploads, and liaising with the BBC Studios Finance Systems team to ensure the effective operation of planning processes.
- Contribute to the preparation of business cases and investment appraisals, providing relevant analysis and insight using benchmarking & other methods to assess financial impact.
- Develop tools, models and processes that improve the analytical capabilities of the finance team and support commercial decision-making.
- Prepare accurate financial reporting, presentations and planning submissions for the wid.er BBC Studios Group, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to reporting deadlines.
- Consolidate financial information across EMEA and APAC to produce Global Channels & Streaming divisional reporting, supporting leadership with consistent and insightful analysis.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial planning processes, reporting and modelling, helping to drive greater automation, standardisation and efficiency across the FP&A function.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Support the delivery of UKTV's annual Budget, Long Range Plan (LRP), quarterly forecasts and rolling forecasts.
- Assist in developing robust financial models and planning assumptions to support business decision-making.
- Analyse trends, risks and opportunities, providing insight and recommendations to stakeholders.
Performance Reporting & Analysis - Produce high-quality financial reporting, analysis and presentations for senior leadership.
- Support monthly and quarterly performance reviews, explaining variances against Budget, Forecast and Prior Year.
- Develop meaningful KPIs and dashboards to improve business performance visibility.
Business Partnering - Work closely with Finance and operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge.
- Support the development of business cases, investment appraisals and strategic initiatives.
- Help stakeholders understand financial performance and the commercial implications of decisions.
Systems & Process Improvement - Act as a key contact for planning systems and forecasting processes, including BPC.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting and planning methodologies.
- Support automation, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A.
Group Reporting & Consolidation - Support Global Channels & Streaming planning activities across EMEA and APAC.
- Consolidate budgets, forecasts and planning submissions across multiple business units.
- Prepare reporting and presentations for UKTV leadership and the wider BBC Studios Group.
Hybrid-Working
At UKTV, we are working in a hybrid environment with a mixture of home and office working. Getting together in the office as a team and a company gives colleagues an opportunity to build and maintain great relationships, encourages our culture of collaboration and creativity while recognising that colleagues need to have a healthy and happy work-life balance. You’ll agree with your manager the split of time you spend in the office or at home based on the role that you do, how often you come together as a team and your personal preference.
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At UKTV, our inclusion vision is to truly represent society in our workforce and on-screen, and create a culture of fairness and respect where we champion difference so that every person feels included and empowered to do their best work. We are committed to ensuring a level playing field at UKTV where all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity, and that we have diverse voices at the table in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone and we want UKTV to be a place where you can be your authentic self, give your best and develop your career free from discrimination of any kind.
About
UKTV has been at the forefront of branded television for over 30 years, entertaining the nation with programmes they love. Its leading brands – U&Dave, U&DRAMA, U&W, U&YESTERDAY, U&GOLD, U&alibi and U&eden - span comedy, entertainment, natural history, factual and drama, and are delivered to UK viewers through free streaming service U, Sky, Virgin Media, NOW, Freeview and Freesat; and to Irish viewers through Sky, Virgin Media, Eir, Vodafone and NOW. Channel & content availability varies by platform. UKTV’s content is also available to UK viewers via dedicated FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, Pluto TV and Virgin Media. UKTV is a significant investor in British creativity and is committed to working with new and established writers, directors and programme-makers. The broadcaster is part of BBC Studios, the UK's most-awarded production company, a world-class distributor with international branded services, and a commercial subsidiary of the world's leading public service broadcaster, the BBC.
UKTV London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
UKTV Fulham, England Office
Fulham, United Kingdom
Similar Jobs
HR Tech • Information Technology • Professional Services • Sales • Software
Drive outbound pipeline across Central & Eastern Europe by researching accounts, engaging senior stakeholders via multi-channel outreach, and booking qualified meetings for Account Executives. Partner on territory strategy, maintain accurate CRM data, use sales technology and AI tools to optimise prospecting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while meeting activity and pipeline targets.
Top Skills:
AIAutomationLinkedInSalesforce
Big Data • Information Technology • Software • Analytics • Energy
Collect, QC, standardize, and enter energy industry data into a GIS database for a regional area. Produce regional maps and editorial outputs to deadlines, assist regional experts sourcing activity across oil, gas, and renewables, and support client interfacing and product promotion.
Top Skills:
ArcgisClaudeDartGis DatabasesMapinfoExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteQgisSQL ServerWindows
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Software • Database • Analytics
The Sales Enablement Manager defines strategies, develops training materials, enhances sales effectiveness, and collaborates with teams to improve healthcare solution sales performance.
Top Skills:
Analytics ToolsCrm PlatformSalesforce
What you need to know about the London Tech Scene
London isn't just a hub for established businesses; it's also a nursery for innovation. Boasting one of the most recognized fintech ecosystems in Europe, attracting billions in investments each year, London's success has made it a go-to destination for startups looking to make their mark. Top U.K. companies like Hoptin, Moneybox and Marshmallow have already made the city their base — yet fintech is just the beginning. From healthtech to renewable energy to cybersecurity and beyond, the city's startups are breaking new ground across a range of industries.
