Location
London - Television Centre

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£60,000 - £67,000 per year, plus London Weighting Allowance of £5,441. Salary is based on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Flexible working options available and will be discussed at offer stage.

About the Role
The Content Finance Data Business Analyst is responsible for defining, governing and improving Content Finance data across BBC Studios business applications. Acting as the bridge between Finance, Data, Technology, Global Content and Transformation teams, this role ensures Content Finance data is trusted, understood and fit for operational, reporting and strategic decision making. Building on Project Peach and the PWC Conceptual Finance Information Model, you will trace data lineage to source systems, identify root causes of issues and drive resolution. You will lead Finance data requirements for key transformation programmes including the Content Investment Licensing System (CILS) replacement and champion Content Finance requirements within Finance and People Modernisation (FAPM). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Content Finance data across BBC Studios, working with senior leaders to create a trusted and scalable data environment supporting some of the world’s most recognised content brands.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
Own and manage the Content Finance data asset catalogue, establishing business definitions, ownership and stewardship of key Finance data elements. Develop Finance data models and document end-to-end data lineage and flows. Lead Finance data requirements and modelling for the CILS replacement programme. Trace reporting and analytical outputs back to source systems to ensure consistency of Finance data definitions and understanding of data flows. Identify root causes of reporting, reconciliation and data quality issues and drive remediation. Maintain documentation of data ownership, stewardship, access controls and security classifications. Support governance of Finance data access models ensuring controls, segregation of duties and compliance. Drive adoption of a trusted Content Finance data culture through continuous improvement of data quality, governance, accountability and management practices. Promote consistent use of master and reference data across Finance processes, reporting and transformation initiatives. Lead and influence stakeholders to adopt improved Finance data standards, governance and ways of working. Facilitate cross-functional workshops with Finance, Data and Technology teams.

Experience
- Significant experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst or Data Business Analyst.
- Strong understanding of data modelling, lineage, metadata and governance concepts.
- Experience gathering and documenting business and data requirements.
- Experience investigating data quality issues and driving remediation.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
- Experience working within Finance data environments and Finance systems.
- Demonstrable experience leading data-related change and influencing stakeholders across complex organisations.

About You
Analytical and strategic thinker passionate about data and solving complex business problems. Able to work collaboratively with senior leaders across Finance, Data and Technology. Strong communicator with the ability to influence and drive change in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
Desirable but not required:
- Experience in media, content, rights or production environments.
- Knowledge of SAP and finance transformation programmes.
- Experience with data cataloguing, governance or lineage tools.
- Awareness of modern data platforms including Snowflake and AWS.
If you bring some of these skills along with transferable strengths, you are encouraged to apply.