FP&A Manager | Global Music Technology Business | 6-Month Contract
FP&A Manager | Global Music Technology Business | 6-Month Contract
Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with a globally recognised music technology business in their search for an FP&A Manager to join the team on an initial 6-month contract. This role will support the finance leadership team across forecasting, business partnering, cash management and strategic planning, helping to drive financial performance across a fast-paced, international organisation. The position will sit Inside IR35 and offer a day rate of up to £500 per da
y.
The Cli
ent:
Our client is a market-leading music and technology business operating at the forefront of the global electronic music industry. Through its innovative platform and extensive international reach, the business connects artists, labels and fans across the world, providing critical infrastructure to one of the most dynamic sectors within digital entertai
nment.
Having established itself as a category leader, the business continues to invest heavily in technology, commercial growth and new strategic initiatives. With a highly collaborative culture and entrepreneurial mindset, they offer an exciting environment for finance professionals who enjoy partnering closely with stakeholders and influencing business de
cisions.
The Role:
Reporting into the CFO and working alongside the Finance Manager, the FP&A Manager will play a key role in supporting financial planning, forecasting and strategic decision-making across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with divisional leaders, providing meaningful analysis and commercial insight to support performance management and fu
ture growth.
Alongside core FP&A responsibilities, the role will support cash forecasting, treasury activities, corporate development projects and a range of ad hoc analytical requirements. This is a highly visible position requiring strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-moving commercia
l environment.
Key R
- esponsibilities:Review financial performance against forecast and budget, providing detailed analysis and commentary on mat
- erial variances.Develop, maintain and enhance financial models to support forecasting cycles and longer-term sc
- enario planning.Partner with business leaders across multiple functions to ensure forecasts accurately reflect current trad
- ing performance.Prepare and deliver financial reporting packs for divisional leaders, highlighting key revenue and cost movements against fore
- cast and budget.Support strategic planning processes and scenario analysis to evaluate commercial opportunities and busin
- ess initiatives.Provide financial insight and recommendations to support decision-making across both revenue-generating and su
- pport functions.Support cash management activities through the preparation and monitoring of cash
- flow forecasts.Produce cash reporting and analysis to support effective liq
- uidity planning.Assist in optimising working capital through the monitoring of receivables, payables and royalty
- payment cycles.Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and executive
- decision-making.Assist with month-end close activities in collaboration with the
- accounting team.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, forecasting and fina
ncial processes.
What We Need T
- o See (Essential):
Strong Financial Planning & Analysis experience within a com - mercial environment.Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and non-finan
- ce business leaders.Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable
commercial insights.
What W
- e Need To See (Bonus):
Experience within technology, digital media, entertainment or subscr - iption-based businesses.Familiarity with royalty-based or digital mark
etplace business models.
Day Rate: Up to
£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the offic
e) - Remote also
considered
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 6 mon
ths, with potential to extend
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with your CV or get in touch