Financial Controller

ull job description
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

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