A+E

A+E

Financial Planning Analyst- Media Background

Hammersmith, London

Competitive

 

We’re currently recruiting for a hands on, proactive FP&A Analyst who will report into the FP&A Manager.  The role supports the complete financial planning cycle for the UK and EMEA territories; including monthly results, forecasts, annual budget and the 5 year plan. This will involve managing data from multiple sources, building robust models, reporting packs, and providing insight and analysis to management.

Responsible for the consolidation process, Head Office allocations and subsequent management reporting by territory and brand. This will include variance analysis to plan and working with stakeholders to understand the key drivers.

We are in the business of telling stories. They may be stories about real people or made-up people, but our true talent is imagining, finding, cultivating and bringing to life the most entertaining parts of the human experience. And that’s not just corporate gobbledygook.

A+E NETWORKS UK run a family of global TV brands broadcasting in the UK and EMEA. Our channels include History, H2, Lifetime, Crime+Investigation and new free to air channel, BLAZE. We are an ambitious and creative team who strive to build strong brands for our territories, whilst working closely with the Head Office in New York.

Our work environment appeals to self motivated and flexible thinkers who are great collaborators and always strive to discover what is next creatively. We are customer focused and sustain and build a diverse range of programme brands from Vikings and Crimes that Shook Britain to Dance Moms and Britain’s Next Top Model. A+E Networks UK foster an open and creative approach which is helping us to deliver ground breaking work.

A+E Networks UK is a progressive, friendly and fun place to work. We’re looking for professionals who are motivated and excited by challenge and driven to deliver results. We employ energetic, inspiring individuals who love to innovate and are passionate about the industry.

This role is based in Hammersmith West London, in our fabulous brand new office space.

Role responsibilities, but not limited to:

  • Produce and maintain a multi-currency and multi territory budget, forecast and 5 year plan consolidation, associated feeder models/backup.
  • Management of data from multiple sources and currencies ensuring data integrity.
  • Produce management reports and ad-hoc financial presentations.
  • Develop clear, logical driver based Excel models for key budget holders with outputs for various stakeholders.
  • Help integrate Hyperion Planning into the consolidation process.
  • Assist with implementing finance system projects.
  • Supporting the wider finance team in driving new initiatives.
  • Provide analysis and assessment of performance against the agreed budget / forecast plans on a monthly basis.
  • Leverage existing systems by integrating and automating reports into financial planning model/s.
  • Performing data reconciliations to get comfort over the results.
  • Support FP&A Manager & senior management team with key strategic projects.

Person Specification:

  • ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified
  • Ability to solve problems with a logical approach.
  • Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and presentational skills.
  • Analytical thinking – ability to analyse data.
  • Competent use of financial systems, such as SAP, JD Edwards. 
  • Financial modelling, with strong Excel skills and willingness to learn further; Excel forms significant part of the role.
  • Multi – currency experience.