Lead Planning Analyst

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• Deliver clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making—optimising plans by leveraging available levers, tools, and data, and presenting well-balanced solutions with pros and cons where appropriate.
• Lead scenario planning in collaboration with planning teams and stakeholders to guide decisions and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Produce insightful outputs that deepen understanding and support informed, data-driven decisions across the business.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by stepping in to meet the evolving needs of the broader Planning function when required.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships between Planning, Operational teams and their stakeholders to ensure alignment and shared accountability.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their objectives, priorities, and change initiatives—providing analytical support to enable successful delivery.
• Provide indirect leadership across analyst teams in both Sky and Partner teams—offering coaching, feedback, and guidance to elevate performance and capability.

• Ability to demonstrate a solid understanding and awareness of the planning cycle, including its key stages and processes, enabling effective contribution to planning activities and decision-making.
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to apply analytical expertise across a variety of planning functions and evolving business needs.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling insights and recommendations that influence both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations quickly and make sound, data-informed decisions.
• Brings creativity and innovation to the forefront—challenging existing processes and identifying new ways to deliver value for customers, advisors, and the business.
• Takes initiative to identify opportunities, influence change, and contribute to continuous improvement across the planning function.

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.