Interim Finance Business Analyst

Handle Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media brand is seeking an Interim Finance Business Analyst to support overall financial reporting and analysis. The candidate will be responsible for enhancing management reporting solutions and ensuring timely delivery of financial insights. The ideal applicant is a qualified accountant and has relevant media experience, adept in stakeholder management and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in media and entertainment or interest in the sector.
• Hands-on experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Worked in a large matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare insightful commentary on financial performance and variances.
• Deliver accurate analysis of group income statement and balance sheet.
• Produce presentations for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Collaborative team player

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Handle are currently working with a market leading, global blue-chip media brand who are looking for an Interim Finance Business Analyst. The successful candidate will support the Group Finance Manager and wider Finance Teams by enhancing and implementing management reporting solutions to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

My client is looking for a qualified FP&A professional who has worked at another large global brand.

Key responsibilities -

• Prepare insightful commentary on group financial performance and variances, including recommendations aligned with strategic objectives
• Deliver timely and accurate analysis of the monthly group income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and headcount as part of month-end reporting
• Produce clear, high-quality presentations for senior stakeholders and Board-level discussions
• Support interim and year-end reporting cycles, proactively addressing audit queries
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy by reviewing current processes and supporting automation initiatives in collaboration with the Business Intelligence and Continuous Improvement teams
• Review and challenge business unit submissions to ensure accuracy and integrity of consolidated results

Candidate requirements -

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA)
• Experience in media and entertainment or a strong interest in the sector and have worked in a large matrix organisation
• Strong Excel skills and hands-on experience in financial reporting and analysis
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills; a collaborative team player
• Proficiency in SAP for financial reporting

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.