Finance Business Partner - OpEx

Moonbug Entertainment; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's entertainment company in London is seeking a Finance Business Partner to bridge financial and operational needs. You will provide key insights to non-financial stakeholders and lead budgeting processes. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience in financial roles and be able to explain financial concepts clearly. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as private healthcare and wellness classes.

Benefits

Free private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Matched 5% pension scheme

Free yoga/fitness classes

Free weekly lunch and drinks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or a Business Partnering role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VBA/Macros is a plus).
• Exceptional ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with department heads to understand their business drivers.
• Lead the OpEx budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Conduct monthly financial variance analysis.

Skills

Relationship building

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cost optimisation

Communication of financial concepts

Proactivity

Resilience in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Qualified ACCA, CIMA, or CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to bridge the gap between financial and operational requirements and performance. In this role, you will not just report the numbers—you will tell the story behind them. You will act as a trusted advisor to key non‑finance stakeholders (e.g. HR, Sales, Marketing, Operations), providing the financial insights and challenges necessary to drive business performance, optimise costs, and support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with department heads to understand their business drivers, pain points, and opportunities.
• Lead the periodic OpEx budgeting and rolling forecast processes for Moonbug and Candle Media.
• Conduct monthly financial and FTE volume variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast), identifying risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly management packs and present findings to the Leadership Team.
• Identify areas for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements within business processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Qualified ACCA, CIMA, or CFA (or equivalent).
• +3 years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or a Business Partnering role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VBA/Macros is a plus).
• Exceptional ability to explain financial concepts to non‑financial colleagues.
• Curious & proactive: you don't wait to be asked; you dig into the data to find answers.
• Resilient: comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and managing conflicting deadlines.
• Annual remuneration: £37,348 per year (estimated).

Benefits & Location

Location: London, Camden – office based.

• Free private healthcare.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Matched 5% pension scheme.
• Free yoga/fitness wellbeing classes.
• Free weekly lunch and Friday drinks at 4 pm.

About Moonbug Entertainment

Moonbug Entertainment is 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. Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator‑friendly home for cutting‑edge, high‑quality, category‑defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond.