Interim FP&A | Global Music Tech Business | London / Remote

FP&A Manager | Global MusicTechnology 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 day.

The Client:

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 entertainment.

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 decisions.

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 future 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 commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review financial performance against forecast and budget, providing detailed analysis and commentary on material variances.
• Develop, maintain and enhance financial models to support forecasting cycles and longer-term scenario planning.
• Partner with business leaders across multiple functions to ensure forecasts accurately reflect current trading performance.
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting packs for divisional leaders, highlighting key revenue and cost movements against forecast and budget.
• Support strategic planning processes and scenario analysis to evaluate commercial opportunities and business initiatives.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support decision-making across both revenue-generating and support functions.
• Support cash management activities through the preparation and monitoring of cash flow forecasts.
• Produce cash reporting and analysis to support effective liquidity 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 financial processes.

What We Need To See (Essential):

• Strong Financial Planning & Analysis experience within a commercial environment.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and non-finance business leaders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable commercial insights.

What We Need To See (Bonus):

• Experience within technology, digital media, entertainment or subscription-based businesses.
• Familiarity with royalty-based or digital marketplace business models.

Day Rate:

Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)

Location:

London Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) - Remote also considered

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Length:

6 months, with potential to extend

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.