Planning Analyst - 12 month FTC

Job Description

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

Our Tech Strategy & Business Ops Planning team is an integral part of the Global Streaming Technology organisation which delivers market leading products and capabilities across Sky Group. We are looking for passionate, committed individuals to join our team and opportunity abounds for the right candidates!

What You'll Do

Join Us as a Planning Analyst.

As a Planning Analyst within the Tech Strategy & Business Operations team, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and strategic insight across our technology portfolio. You will work closely with Finance, Portfolio Delivery, and Development teams to ensure accurate forecasting, resource tracking, and data-driven decision-making. This role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and has a passion for turning data into actionable intelligence.

Here’s What You’ll Be Diving Into

• Forecasting: Track and manage financial forecasts and actuals across all portfolios of work, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Data Analysis: Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, variances, and key insights that inform business decisions.
• Reporting: Produce clear, concise reports and present findings to senior stakeholders, including Directors and Heads of Department.
• Timesheet Compliance: Support timesheet tracking and compliance across teams to maintain accurate capacity and demand planning.
• Project Support: Contribute to various capacity and demand initiatives as required, supporting broader strategic planning efforts.
  
  

This is more than just a numbers role – it’s a chance to influence strategy, collaborate across teams, and grow your career in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: Proven analytical experience in planning, forecasting, or business operations within a technology or consulting environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, or similar tools with the ability to tell a story with the data.
• Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams and build productive working relationships
• Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset and problem-solving attitude.
• ‘Can do’ attitude: Lead by example and be prepared to go the extra mile when needed.
• Highly organised: Have the drive to bring order and structure to the planning environment you’ll be working in.
  
  

We’re on the hunt for someone who’s not just great with data, but thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and always looking for smarter ways to work. If you're a natural problem solver with a passion for making things better, we’d love to hear from you!

Team Overview

Global OTT Technology

Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.

The Rewards

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

•   Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
  
  

Inclusion & How You'll Work

We are a Disability Confident 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.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Osterley

Your office space:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

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.