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Job Purpose
The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial planning and analysis function across the Group. This role involves preparing budgets, conducting variance analysis, producing financial reports, and partnering with business units to drive strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets and reforecasts for the Group.
• Conduct budget variance analysis as part of the monthly close process and report on performance against budget.
• Produce the monthly flash results pack, ensuring accuracy of business unit submissions.
• Deliver daily and weekly sales reporting.
• Measure and analyse critical financial metrics at both company-wide and departmental levels to support strategic analysis.
• Partner with department leaders to conduct ad hoc analysis to support strategic planning.
• Perform ad hoc analysis of group results to meet the requirements of the executive team.
• Prepare board materials to communicate financial performance to Senior Leadership.
• Analyse financial and operational data to optimize organizational performance.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Marketing - Attend/run marketing forecast meetings, maintaining up-to-date forecast sheets to circulate to marketing team
• A&R - Maintain A&R cost schedules, informing label Finance Directors on progress vs annual budget
• Commercial - Responsible for sales forecasting for Physical (Retail & D2C), Digital, and ICLA channels.
• Overheads - Responsible for overhead forecasting for various business units, informing department heads of budget variances.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Highly motivated with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to spot trends and uncover strategic insights in data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, A4O & HFM) preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or specific area.
• Part-qualified or studying towards a finance qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related discipline.
• Experience in the insert relevant industry, e.g., music/entertainment sector is a plus.

Just So You Know…
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder’s specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.
Job Category:
Finance & Accountin

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets and reforecasts for the Group.
• Conduct budget variance analysis as part of the monthly close process and report on performance against budget.
• Produce the monthly flash results pack, ensuring accuracy of business unit submissions.
• Deliver daily and weekly sales reporting.
• Measure and analyse critical financial metrics at both company-wide and departmental levels to support strategic analysis.
• Partner with department leaders to conduct ad hoc analysis to support strategic planning.
• Perform ad hoc analysis of group results to meet the requirements of the executive team.
• Prepare board materials to communicate financial performance to Senior Leadership.
• Analyse financial and operational data to optimize organizational performance

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Marketing - Attend/run marketing forecast meetings, maintaining up-to-date forecast sheets to circulate to marketing team
• A&R - Maintain A&R cost schedules, informing label Finance Directors on progress vs annual budget
• Commercial - Responsible for sales forecasting for Physical (Retail & D2C), Digital, and ICLA channels.
• Overheads - Responsible for overhead forecasting for various business units, informing department heads of budget variances