Senior FP&A Manager

Moonbug Entertainment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global entertainment company in London is seeking a commercially driven Senior FP&A Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for leading financial planning and analysis, supporting the Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with advanced Excel skills and a proven track record in FP&A. You will manage budgeting cycles, performance analysis, and improve reporting processes, directly influencing company strategy.

Benefits

Free Private Healthcare

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

Matched 5% pension scheme

Free yoga/fitness classes

Free weekly lunch

Friday drinks at 4pm

Qualifications

• Proven track record in an FP&A or Commercial Finance role, ideally within a complex environment.
• 3+ years of experience (PQE) in finance.
• Ability to influence stakeholders with storytelling behind the numbers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and the five-year strategic planning cycle.
• Prepare and present monthly board packs to the Executive Team.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel modelling skills

Exceptional communication skills

Proactive and analytical mindset

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)

Data Visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau)

Job description

About Moonbug Entertainment

Thank you for considering the Senior FP&A Manager 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.

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.

📍London, Camden | Office based | Benefits including Free Private Healthcare, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave, matched 5% pension scheme, free yoga/fitness wellbeing classes, free weekly lunch and Friday drinks @ 4pm ✨

The Role

We are seeking a commercially driven and strategic Senior Finance Manager to lead our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function. In this high‑visibility role, you will act as a trusted business partner to the Senior Leadership Team, bridging the gap between raw financial data and actionable strategic insights.

You will take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycles, drive performance analysis, and build sophisticated financial models to support long‑term decision‑making. This is an ideal role for a qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and wants to directly influence company strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly re‑forecasts, and the five‑year strategic planning cycle.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the forecast and present mitigation strategies to the CFO/FD.
• Translate complex financial metrics into clear, non‑technical narratives for stakeholders to aid decision‑making.
• Prepare and present monthly board packs and management presentations to the Executive Team.
• Drive the continuous improvement of financial reporting systems and processes

Requirements

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA) with +3 years (PQE)
• Proven track record in an FP&A or Commercial Finance role, ideally within a complex, multi‑entity environment.
• Advanced Excel modelling skills are essential. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and Data Visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau) is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and "tell the story" behind the numbers.
• Proactive, analytical, and comfortable working with ambiguity in a changing environment.