We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the financial planning, forecasting and performance reporting function within a dynamic, growing organisation. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with senior leadership to provide strategic financial insight, support commercial decision‑making and drive business performance.
The successful candidate will combine exceptional analytical capability with strong business partnering skills, helping shape strategic decisions through robust financial analysis, forecasting and reporting.
The ideal candidate will be working in media or sports entertainment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end‑to‑end FP&A cycle, including annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, long‑range planning and monthly management reporting.
- Prepare executive‑level management reporting packs, including P&L analysis, EBITDA reporting, KPI dashboards and pipeline performance.
- Deliver insightful variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year performance, providing clear commentary and recommendations.
- Ensure accurate, consistent and timely financial reporting to senior leadership and group finance.
- Develop and enhance reporting processes, dashboards and forecasting models to improve accuracy, efficiency and decision‑making.
- Drive continuous improvement across planning, reporting and financial analysis processes.
Commercial Finance & Business Partnering
- Act as the lead finance business partner to senior operational and commercial leaders, providing strategic financial guidance and challenge.
- Support commercial teams by analysing business opportunities, pipeline performance and customer profitability.
- Lead the provision of workforce and compensation analytics, delivering meaningful insights to support strategic decision‑making.
- Support strategic initiatives including investment appraisals, acquisitions, integrations and post‑investment performance tracking where required.
- Influence business decisions through high‑quality financial analysis and commercial insight.
The ideal candidate:
- Qualified accountant with 10+ years' experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance, Business Analytics or a related finance leadership role.
- Proven experience consolidating and analysing complex financial data across multiple systems and business units.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving and commercial decision‑making skills.
- Experience presenting financial insights to executive leadership and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to handle commercially sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint presentation capability.
