The Business
Our client is one of the UK's most successful digital-first media organisations, reaching hundreds of millions of consumers globally through engaging content across entertainment, sport, gaming and lifestyle.
Having experienced significant growth over the last decade, the business has established itself as a leader within the digital publishing landscape, combining creativity, technology and data-driven insights to build highly engaged global audiences.
Despite being well-established within the industry, the business has retained a 'start-up' feel which encourages collaboration and creativity.
Culturally, the business is filled with incredibly driven, ambitious people who are passionate about the goals of the organisation.
The Role
Reporting into an experienced Head of Finance, this role will require ownership of large and complex data sets, translating operational information into meaningful insights that support business decision-making.
Duties
- Own and manage the Group's rolling forecast model, ensuring forecasts remain accurate, robust and commercially relevant
- Partner with divisional Finance Business Partners to validate and challenge key forecast assumptions
- Deliver weekly and monthly performance analysis against forecast
- Develop, model and stress-test scenarios to support informed business decision-making
- Monitor and analyse key commercial KPIs
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives
What we need to see (essential)
- Strong track record of FP&A ownership
- Able to work autonomously and hit the ground running
What we'd like to see (bonus)
- Media industry experience
Contract Length: 3 months (potential to extend)