Finance Analyst

Harper May is partnering exclusively with a leading entertainment group who is seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join their growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, fast-evolving organisation and contribute to financial performance during an exciting phase of growth.

Role Overview:Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership, the Finance Analyst will provide meaningful financial insights, support key commercial decisions, and challenge existing practices through data-led analysis. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset, ready to influence financial outcomes across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong working relationships across departments to support data-driven decision making

• Deliver clear commentary and actionable insight on monthly reporting packs

• Conduct variance analysis and contribute to forecasting and scenario planning

• Support budget reviews and reforecasting cycles with senior stakeholders

• Work closely with the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of FP&A on ad-hoc analysis

• Present findings and challenge assumptions to ensure financial planning aligns with business strategy

• Assist in developing tools and dashboards that improve visibility of performance metrics

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist

• Previous experience as a Finance Analyst, ideally within media, entertainment, or a similarly fast-paced environment

• Strong communicator with the confidence to present to senior leadership

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritise effectively in a dynamic setting

• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail