Head of FP&A at Entain

London Borough of Islington, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Control, P&L Analysis, EBIT Analysis, Driver-Based Models, Risk Management, Opportunity Tracking, Executive Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Modelling, Business Partnering, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Presentation

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description We’re Entain. Powered by our very own technology and building products that push boundaries, Entain is home to a global family of more than 30+ well-known brands and over 29,000 people, but we all play for the same team. When we win, we win together. Our vision is to be the world number one in betting, gaming and interactive entertainment by bringing moments of excitement into people’s lives. We will achieve this through our focus on sustainability and growth, driving change in the fast-paced world of entertainment. Job Description The Head of FP&A is a key member of the Group FP&A team, responsible to define processes, timetables and templates to produce Group annual budgets in collaboration with the regional finance teams, perform financial analysis for P&L down to EBIT, ensure commercial cost control (CoS, OpEx and CapEx), track risks and opportunities and deliver high quality outputs to senior leaders, including ExCo and Board. Key responsibilities: Commercial FP&A Leadership & Governance: provide end-to-end oversight of Commercial FP&A processes, including ownership of detailed planning and forecasting timetables, development of standardised regional templates, and coordination of regional FDs review cycles to ensure consistency, rigour, and timely delivery Planning Cycles & Executive Inputs: own and continuously update the commercial components of Budget, Reforecast, and Long-Range Plan deliverables, ensuring clear visualisation, robust assumptions, and insightful, decision-focused commentary for senior leadership Commercial Cost Control & Value Creation: lead commercial cost control across group by: establishing and operationalising driver-based models for key variable costs strengthening insight, challenge, and governance over commercial spend and investment decisions (CoS, OpEx and CapEx) supporting Group-wide efficiency initiatives, including sizing opportunities, embedding savings into plans, and tracking delivery against targets Performance & Drivers Insight: deliver high-quality monthly and quarterly analysis of commercial P&L drivers, providing clear insight into performance, risks, and opportunities for the CFO and senior stakeholders Risk & Opportunity Management: maintain and own the Commercial Risks & Opportunities tracker, ensuring robust governance, accurate sizing, and integration into forecasts and performance narratives, while supporting alignment with wider Group R&O processes Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement: produce concise, high-impact reporting and presentation materials for Executive Committee, CFO, and Board discussions, translating complex financial data into clear strategic insight Capability Building & Team Development: actively contribute to the upskilling of the wider FP&A and Commercial Finance community, sharing best practice, strengthening analytical capability, and embedding higher standards of insight, modelling, and business partnering. Qualifications Essential: Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience Strong Commercial Finance experience, with exposure to senior leadership Proven experience in FP&A leadership roles within large, complex organisations Exceptional communication, presentation and influencing skills Evidence of leading commercial initiatives, start to finish Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking Desired: Experience in gambling, gaming, or related industries Exposure to marketing spend management and commercial finance Knowledge of FP&A tools (Anaplan experience highly desirable) Familiarity with BI tools and financial systems Additional Information At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally. Advertising Department: Data & Analytics Referral Band: ♠

Responsibilities

The Head of FP&A is responsible for defining processes, timetables, and templates for Group annual budgets, performing detailed financial analysis down to EBIT, and ensuring commercial cost control across CoS, OpEx, and CapEx. This role also involves tracking risks and opportunities and delivering high-quality financial outputs to senior leadership, including the Executive Committee and Board.