Financial Planning and Accounting Analyst

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. 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. Support the Senior FP&A Manager 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.

er BBC Studios Group, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to reporting deadlines.