Financial Planning & Analysis Lead (Start-up)

Financial Planning & Analysis Lead (Start-Up)

We are recruiting for a unique opportunity to join a newly established organisation, developed in partnership with a world-renowned cultural institution, to help shape a high-profile initiative at the intersection of creativity, technology, and innovation.

This organisation is building a new platform designed to enable creators to license and commercialise their work more effectively, while supporting responsible innovation and access to high-quality data for the development of AI and other technologies.

Currently in its early stages, the team is running a pilot phase to test key assumptions, prototype a technical solution, and define the commercial model ahead of a planned full-scale rollout.

We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead to join the team on an initial 1-year FTC. You will play a pivotal role in developing strategic financial models and long-term planning frameworks that will underpin this ambitious initiative as it grows.

We are looking for candidates who are analytical, adaptable, and confident working with multiple stakeholders, and who can bring structure and clarity to a developing and fast-moving environment.

The Role

As FP&A Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of a project with major growth potential. Working closely with the project leadership team, economists, and technical experts, you will be responsible for developing robust financial models, managing budgets, and creating multi-year forecasts to guide commercial and strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and presenting strategic financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide investment decisions.
• Building and maintaining a dynamic P&L and multi-year forecast model to inform funding and commercial strategy.
• Providing clear, data-driven insights to senior leadership and external stakeholders to support agile and informed decision-making.
• Embedding financial governance, risk management, and scalability into all financial processes.
• Ensuring robust controls and compliance aligned with best-practice standards.
• Acting as a trusted business partner across the project, translating financial data into actionable strategy.

About You

We’re looking for a qualified accountant with proven experience leading financial planning, analysis, and forecasting in a start-up or scaling organisation. You’ll bring both strategic insight and a hands-on approach, able to thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment where creativity and problem-solving are essential.

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience in FP&A or commercial finance leadership, ideally in a start-up or high-growth environment.
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data clearly.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to influence decision-making at all levels.

The Offer

• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
• Contract: 1year FTC
• Location: Hybrid (London-based, 2–3 days per week in office)
• Part-time arrangements are a possibility (4 days per week) , please get in touch to explore this further

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.