Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Senior FP&A Manager – Media & Entertainment | West London | £70,000–£80,000 + Bonus & Benefits

A well-established, dynamic international company within the media and entertainment sector is seeking a Senior FP&A Manager to join their finance team based in West London.

This role is central to driving financial planning and analysis across multiple business units, supporting senior leaders with actionable insights to guide strategic decisions, budget management, and long-term financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead detailed P&L analysis and financial modelling to support business performance and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain mid- to long-term financial plans and cash flow projections, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Monitor fixed and variable costs, providing timely explanations of variances and highlighting budget risks.
• Deliver monthly financial reporting and present findings to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial planning processes, automating workflows and enhancing reporting quality using tools like Power BI.
• Support incentive scheme modelling and business planning cycles in collaboration with HR and finance teams.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust budget control and strategic alignment.

About You:

• ACA qualified (Big 4 or Top 10), ideally trained within corporate finance, transaction services, or a similarly analytical practice area, or audit trained and now working in a commercial finance or FP&A role in industry.
• Strong modelling and analytical skills.
• Proven experience delivering insight through budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering.
• Highly proficient in Excel; comfortable building and maintaining financial models.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge assumptions.
• Proactive, commercially minded, and keen to drive continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary range of £70,000–£80,000 plus bonus and benefits.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of a major international business.
• Inclusive, supportive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.

This is a confidential search handled exclusively by a retained recruitment partner. If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity, please submit your CV with a brief note of interest. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.