Director, FP&A

Moonbug Entertainment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global entertainment company is seeking a Finance Director to lead the consolidation of forecasts and budgets for the Candle Group. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in commercial finance or FP&A, strong Excel and financial modeling skills, and a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. This role offers a dynamic environment in London and involves high-impact decision making, collaboration with senior leaders, and managing diverse financial responsibilities. No direct reports required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial finance or FP&A.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Hands-on delivery mindset with commercial thinking.

Responsibilities

• Own group planning, budgeting, forecasting and long range modelling.
• Create high impact models that simplify complexity.
• Lead all data, reporting and systems improvements across finance.

Skills

Strong Excel and financial modeling skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

PowerPoint

Financial planning tools

Job description

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About Moonbug Entertainment

Thank you for considering the Director FP&A role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids' entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.

The Role

We're looking for a Finance Director to join our FP&A Finance team. This role will own the consolidation of forecasts and budgets for the Candle Group.

This is a hands‑on and role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is eager to partner with senior leaders to drive financial performance and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Own group planning, budgeting, forecasting and long range modelling
• Create high impact models that simplify complexity and drive decisions
• Lead all data, reporting and systems improvements across finance and BI
• Partners include Group CFO, Snr Director of Accounting, PE firm
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and performance reporting
• Organisations within the group are US based, and the Director will be required on occasions to sync with US partners in the evenings
• This role has no direct reports

Preferred Qualifications

>Qualified accountant with strong modelling and analytical skills
• +5 years of experience in commercial finance or FP&A
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency with PowerPoint and financial planning tools
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations
• Hands‑on delivery mindset with the ability to step up and think commercially
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines