BBC Career Opportunities Content Finance Data Business Analyst 12 month FTC

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month FTC
DEPARTMENT: Studios Technology & Transformation
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 60000 - 67000 on relevant skills knowledge and experience. Plus London Weighting Allowance of 5441. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the worlds most sought-after TV audio and digital ambition is to be the home of the most powerful entertaining and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Content Finance Data Business Analyst is responsible for defining governing and improving Content Finance data across BBC Studios business applications. The role acts as the bridge between Finance Data Technology Global Content and Transformation teams ensuring Content Finance data is trusted understood and fit for operational reporting and strategic decision making.
The role builds on Project Peach and the PWC Conceptual Finance Information Model tracing data lineage to source systems identifying root causes of issues and driving resolution. The role 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).

WHY JOIN THE TEAM:

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Content Finance data across BBC Studios. If you are passionate about data and enjoy solving complex business problems this role offers a rare opportunity to combine strategic thinking data analysis and stakeholder influence in a global media business. You will work with senior leaders across Finance Data and Technology helping to create a trusted and scalable Content Finance data environment that supports some of the worlds most recognised content brands.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Own and manage the Content Finance data asset catalogue and establish business definitions ownership and stewardship of key Finance data elements.
• Develop Finance data models and document end-to-end data lineage and data flows.
• Lead Finance data requirements and modelling for the CILS replacement programme.
• Document end to end data lineage across the Content Finance ecosystem.
• Trace reporting and analytical outputs back to source systems ensuring consistency of Finance data definitions and understanding of end-to-end data flows.
• Identify root causes of reporting reconciliation and data quality issues and drive remediation activities.
• Document and maintain understanding of data ownership stewardship access controls and security classifications across the Content Finance data landscape.
• Support the definition and governance of Finance data access models ensuring appropriate controls segregation of duties and compliance requirements are understood and embedded.
• Drive the adoption of a trusted Content Finance data culture through continual improvement of data quality governance accountability and management practices across BBC Studios.
• Promote consistent use of master and reference data across Finance processes reporting and transformation initiatives.
• Lead and influence business stakeholders to adopt improved Finance data standards governance ownership and ways of working.
• Champion Content Finance requirements within the FAPM programme.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops with Finance Data and Technology teams.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• 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 Experience working within Finance data environments and Finance systems.
• Demonstrable experience leading data-related change and influencing stakeholders across complex organisations.

DESIRED 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 can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply