Finance Apprenticeship

Join our Finance team and be right at the heart of all the action. Dive right into exciting projects and learn on the job while studying for your CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification.

Find out first-hand what it’s like to be a Finance professional for a leading entertainment brand. In Commercial Finance you will have the opportunity to influence key business decisions, support on new product launches, make recommendations on whether we should invest in a new TV show or a ground-breaking piece of technology as well as handle company-wide budgets. You’ll also enjoy a collaborative, caring culture that helps us achieve brilliant things. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop your accounting skills over five years (one 2-year placement to help you settle into life at Sky, followed by three 1-year placements) that span the entire business: from content and channels to product development and technology, sales and Commercial. Each role will present a new set of challenges and opportunities to develop your skill set.
• You’ll have our full support to study for your CIMA qualification – with fully funded study and exam days, graduate committee guidance and access to a buddy and tutor support. At Sky your team will support you to make sure your exams can be your number one priority while gaining relevant work experience – meaning that you’ll be able to join the world’s largest and leading professional body of Management Accountants.
• Through your business rotations, you’ll learn how to set budgets and track against them, develop cases to support projects and investment decisions, analyse data to provide key insight, and collaborate with teams across the business to meet and exceed our business targets.

Apprenticeship qualification

• Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 move onto level 7 (includes CIMA).
• During your 5-year programme, you’ll be working towards CIMA Certificate level (Level 4 qualification) and then move onto CIMA Professional Level (Level 7 qualification). You’ll cover modules on fundamentals of accounting, economics and management, leading to more advanced courses as you progress through your studies.
• Training provided by Kaplan, who are the UKs largest accountancy training provider, with validated experience. Courses are taught through in-person classroom learning, Live online classroom sessions or On-demand online learning to suit your lifestyle and learning style.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a passionate individual with a genuine interest in Finance and how businesses make decisions. You don’t need previous finance experience, just curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, alongside an interest in solving problems and working with others.

Skills that will help you thrive:

• Commercially minded and a problem-solver
• Collaborative and great with people
• A self-starter, eager to inspire change in an exciting and dynamic environment.

To be considered for this role, you must meet all of the following ESFA Government funding eligibility criteria:

• You will be above the statutory school leaver age when you begin the Level 4 apprenticeship in September 2027.
• When you begin the Level 7 Accountancy apprenticeship in September 2029 you will be:
  • aged between 16 and 21; and/or
  • under 25 years old and either a care leaver or subject to an Education, Health and Care Plan (“EHCP”) (under the ESFA funding rules, an “Eligible Individual”)
• You haven’t studied to the same level as the apprenticeship in the same subject matter
• You will have completed any current education by September 2027 and do not plan to be undertaking any education throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.
• You will have resided in the UK or Republic of Ireland for three years by September 2027, unless you have an exemption listed in Annex A of the document linked below.
• If you are on a time limited visa, your visa will not expire at any point during the apprenticeship programme.
• You have a minimum of five GCSEs A* - C (or equivalent grades 9-4), including English and Maths.
• You have a minimum of three A levels, grade A - C or equivalent, or will have these by September 2027.

Right to work: Sky do not offer sponsorship for this role, employment is contingent on you having a valid right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.

Your Application Journey

• Step 1 – Apply online: Tell us a bit about yourself. We'll be checking your apprenticeship eligibility. Keep an eye on your inbox for a link to digital assessments.
• Step 2 – Show us your skills: Complete two online assessments. Practice materials and tips will be provided.
• Step 3 – In-person assessment centre: If successful, you'll be invited to an assessment day to demonstrate your thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Where developing you begins

At Sky, your development starts from day one. Through personalised skills discovery, future-focused learning and real-world experiences, you'll build the confidence and skills to thrive. Along the way, you'll be supported by a dedicated Early Careers team, experienced mentors, buddies and managers, giving you the guidance, network and opportunities to make the most of your career from the very start.

Perks

• Free Sky Q
• Generous pension
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Discounted Mobile and broadband
• Private health care
• Access to Sky Learn, a group-wide learning platform
• Campus perks such as subsidised restaurants/cafes, games rooms, cinema, chill out sections, faith rooms, and a gym.

Start date

September 2027