Senior Financial Analyst

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified accountant to join the Management Reporting team. This key role involves financial reporting, analysis, and helping to communicate insights to senior leadership. Strong Excel skills and experience in the TV production or media industry are preferred, along with proven leadership in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in multinational TV production or media preferred.
• Familiarity with international accounting or US GAAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead consolidation and analysis of financial reports and budgets.
• Manage all reporting cycles including commentary on key variances.
• Prepare group-level finance reports aligned with corporate timelines.

Skills

Excel

Financial Reporting

Analysis

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP BW

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Reports to: Executive Director, Management Reporting

Overview:

As a key member of the Management Reporting team, this role serves as the main contact between Group Management and local Finance teams. You’ll work closely with Finance Business Partners to manage financial reporting, planning, and analysis, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of information to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the consolidation and analysis of financial reports (monthly results, forecasts, budgets, and 5-year plans).
• Manage all reporting cycles (month-end, quarter-end, reforecasts, and budget submissions) including commentary on key variances.
• Own and communicate reporting calendars and deadlines, ensuring compliance
• Prepare group-level finance reports for leadership, aligned with corporate timelines.
• Review and consolidate P&L and cash flow forecasts, highlighting key variances.
• Oversee planning for programme slates, revenue and cost forecasts, and by-title cost analysis.
• Maintain and enhance reporting templates, data structures, and supporting documentation.
• Develop and present financial insights, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in KPI reporting, leveraging SAP and other systems.
• Lead or support reporting system upgrades and efficiency projects.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or international equivalent, with 5–7 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong Excel skills (including modeling and pivot tables).
• Experience in multinational TV production or media preferred.
• Confident in financial reporting, analysis, dashboards, and visual storytelling.
• Solid understanding of SAP BW and financial systems.
• Familiarity with international accounting or US GAAP is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven leadership and team collaboration experience.