FP&A Analyst

Job Title: FP&A Analyst

Location: London - Hybrid (2/3 days a week office)

Sector: Entertainment

£35,000/£45,000 + bonus + study support

About Us:

Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be partnering leading entertainment company who have a diverse portfolio of content and a reputation for pushing creative boundaries, the team thrives on innovation, and we're looking for passionate individuals who want to make an impact in the finance entertainment world and join the team!

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented FP&A Analyst to join the Finance team and support key financial initiatives, the purpose of this role is to deliver financial forecasting, analysis and decision support across the organisation, this will include planning, budgeting and forecasting. The role will also include delivering KPI reporting, business case support and ad-hoc analysis as required, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing financial insights that will drive strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Analyse financial performance by comparing actuals vs. budget and forecast.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and support the annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning across various entertainment divisions
• Variance Analysis: Analyse key business drivers and identify trends. Provide detailed variance explanations for revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Data Management & Insights: Create and maintain financial models to support decision-making, including scenario analysis for new content projects, licensing deals, or production budgets.
• Revenue & Cost Projections: Develop revenue projections for new releases, TV shows, live events, and content deals. Monitor production costs and project profitability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with production, marketing, sales, and distribution teams to provide financial insights and recommend strategies to optimize profitability.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Perform special projects and analyses as needed to support senior leadership with data-driven insights.
• System & Process Improvement: Continuously enhance FP&A processes and systems, focusing on automation and improving data integrity.

Key Qualifications:

• Part qualified ACCA/CIMA
• Experience in financial planning & analysis role or management accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills (experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools is a plus).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Passion for entertainment and media, with knowledge of industry trends and revenue models (e.g., box office performance, subscription models, advertising revenue, etc.).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar financial tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Please quote JR51021 on email , in the first instance and to support a quick and efficient shortlisting process for our client we ask you to expand on the key candidate requirements above alongside sending your Cv, notice period and salary expectations would also be advantageous.

This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd Finance and Accountancy is the leading recruiter of part-qualified Accountants, Financial and Management Accountants, Financial Controllers, and Finance Directors across Surrey, Sussex, London, and Kent.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been short listed for this role.