Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

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Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Reporting to: Head of FP&A

Location: London

The Group:

YMU is a leading global talent management company with a head office in London and substantial operations in the US. It provides a portfolio of services to a wide range of elite clients in Sport, Music, Social, Books and Entertainment. These clients include TV personalities, athletes, authors, social media influencers, media rights holders, musicians, and producers. It has c.170 employees and a turnover of approximately between £30M-£35M.

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Head of FP&A, we are seeking a detail-oriented and logical FP&A Analyst to join our finance team. The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting, analysis and reporting packs for the YMU Group and across the various divisions to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong excel and financial modelling skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Duties & Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
Develop and maintain financial models for the YMU Group.
Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, return on investment and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional finance and business teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis.
Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting and key reporting packs.
Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making withing finance and the wider business, under the guidance of the Head of FP&A and the Group CFO.
Continuously improve commercial financial processes, reporting and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

1-3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, or consolidation roles.
Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with Airtable (desirable – not required)
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A team player with a collaborative style
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

What we offer:

We offer a wide variety of benefits including: