Finance Analyst

Harper May Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment group is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their finance team. This role involves providing financial insights, supporting commercial decisions, and conducting data-led analysis during an exciting phase of growth. Key responsibilities include delivering monthly reporting insights, variance analysis, and developing performance metrics tools. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or finalists with strong analytical abilities and communication skills. Join a vibrant organisation and influence financial outcomes across the business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Finance Analyst in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships across departments.
• Deliver clear commentary and actionable insights on reports.
• Conduct variance analysis and contribute to forecasting.
• Support budget reviews with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Advanced Excel skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist

Job description

Harper May is partnering exclusively with a leading entertainment group who is seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join their growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, fast-evolving organisation and contribute to financial performance during an exciting phase of growth.

Role Overview

Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership, the Finance Analyst will provide meaningful financial insights, support key commercial decisions, and challenge existing practices through data-led analysis. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset, ready to influence financial outcomes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships across departments to support data-driven decision making
• Deliver clear commentary and actionable insight on monthly reporting packs
• Conduct variance analysis and contribute to forecasting and scenario planning
• Support budget reviews and reforecasting cycles with senior stakeholders
• Work closely with the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of FP&A on ad-hoc analysis
• Present findings and challenge assumptions to ensure financial planning aligns with business strategy
• Assist in developing tools and dashboards that improve visibility of performance metrics

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist
• Previous experience as a Finance Analyst, ideally within media, entertainment, or a similarly fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator with the confidence to present to senior leadership
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritise effectively in a dynamic setting
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail