Financial Planning Analyst

FP&A AnalystA leading international business within the digital entertainment sector is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join its Finance team. This is a commercially focused role, supporting business planning, forecasting and performance analysis across a portfolio of creative and operational teams.You will work closely with senior finance leaders, department heads and operational stakeholders, providing clear financial insight and helping to improve cost visibility, forecasting accuracy and decision-making.Key responsibilitiesSupport the annual budgeting and business-planning process, coordinating inputs across multiple business areas.Partner with operational and finance teams to develop headcount, overhead and project-cost budgets.Assist with the preparation of planning packs, forecasts and financial presentations for senior leadership.Support the development and monitoring of medium- and long-term financial plans, including profit and loss and cashflow modelling.Track departmental spend, headcount and overheads against budget, highlighting material variances, risks and opportunities.Analyse project and development costs, assessing spend against approved plans and latest forecasts.Provide clear commentary on financial performance, cost movements and key assumptions.Support improvements to budget-control processes, reporting formats and forecasting methodologies.Help automate reporting and planning processes, making effective use of Excel, Power BI and financial systems.About youNewly qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) or degree-qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.Proven FP&A, commercial finance or business-partnering experience, ideally within a fast-paced, international or project-led environment.Strong financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills.Advanced Excel capability, alongside experience using PowerPoint and data visualisation tools such as Power BI.Confident communicator, able to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing several priorities to tight deadlines.Desirable experienceExposure to financial planning tools or ERP systems.Experience improving reporting, automating processes or supporting finance transformation initiatives.Experience within media, technology, digital content, gaming or another creative/project-based industry.