Finance Analyst

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Harper May is working with an established entertainment and media company that produces content and live events across multiple platforms. The business has grown significantly over the past three years and is now at a stage where it needs to strengthen its finance function to support expansion into new markets and improved operational visibility across its portfolio.

The Role

You will report to the Finance Manager and work as part of a small, hands-on finance team. The role exists because the business is scaling faster than its current finance infrastructure can sustain - you will help build processes and reporting that enable better control and faster decision-making at board level.

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy of the monthly close

Build and maintain financial models to forecast cash position and P&L across business units

Analyse project profitability and variance against budget, particularly for film and event productions

Prepare financial reports and KPI dashboards for senior management and stakeholders

Support annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting cycles

Liaise with operations teams to validate cost assumptions and identify financial risks early

Assist with ad hoc analysis to evaluate new commercial opportunities and partnerships

What we are looking for

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent background in finance)

Proven experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and month-end close processes

Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, data analysis, and financial modelling

Ability to distil complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for non-finance audiences

Proactive mindset - you spot gaps in reporting and propose solutions rather than waiting to be told

Experience in a media, entertainment, or project-based business environment is a plus

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