Financial Planning Analyst

JAG Talent is excited to partner with a global media production company to recruit a permanent FP&A Analyst for their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business located in Soho, with a competitive salary of £45k benefits. The role offers a full-time, hybrid working arrangement. Role Overview: Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the company's budgeting and planning processes. Key Responsibilities: Extract, review, and manipulate large datasets in Excel for detailed analysis. Collaborate closely with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Assist in the creation and maintenance of dashboards and data visualisations using PowerBI. Support ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests. Conduct financial analysis, including preparation of monthly performance reports, group budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis. Participate in month-end close activities, working with the shared services team to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Provide financial insights through ad-hoc analysis and scenario modelling to aid strategic decision-making. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics across various projects and initiatives. Key Requirements: Intermediate Excel skills, including proficiency in VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables. Experience with PowerBI for data visualisation and reporting. Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels. Additional Information: The ideal candidate will be available to start in October and should be either immediately available or on a short notice period. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.