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Interim Senior FP&A Manager

Location
London
Salary
£400 - £480 per day
Sector
Finance Jobs
Type
Hybrid
Contract Type
Temporary
Job Ref
BBBH113481
Posted
May 11, 2026
Expiry
May 18, 2026
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Interim Senior Finance Business Partner - Media & Entertainment

Handle are partnering with a leading global media business to hire a commercially focused finance professional to support strategic growth across the UK & Ireland market.

This role will partner closely with commercial teams across advertising sales, content licensing and affiliate revenue, providing financial planning, analysis and decision support to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting and variance analysis
  • Partner with commercial and sales teams to support revenue growth initiatives and strategic decision-making
  • Build and own complex financial models for advertising sales and licensing deals
  • Deliver insightful analysis and presentations for senior management and international stakeholders
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations
  • Support investment cases, business planning and commercial negotiations
  • Collaborate with shared service/COE teams across reporting, accounting, cash forecasting and audit support

About You

  • Strong FP&A and commercial finance experience within a fast-paced environment
  • Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills
  • Confident business partner with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Experience supporting sales, commercial or revenue-generating teams
  • Media, entertainment or content industry exposure is advantageous

Excellent opportunity to join a high-profile international business in a strategic, commercially focused finance role.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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posted 1 hours ago
Interim Senior FP&A Manager
London
£400 - £480 per day
Temporary
Interim Senior Finance Business Partner - Media & EntertainmentHandle are partnering with a leading global media business to hire a commercially focused finance professional to support strategic growth across the UK & Ireland market.This role will partner closely with commercial teams across advertising sales, content licensing and affiliate revenue, providing financial planning, analysis and decision support to senior leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesLead FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting and variance analysisPartner with commercial and sales teams to support revenue growth initiatives and strategic decision-makingBuild and own complex financial models for advertising sales and licensing dealsDeliver insightful analysis and presentations for senior management and international stakeholdersIdentify financial risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendationsSupport investment cases, business planning and commercial negotiationsCollaborate with shared service/COE teams across reporting, accounting, cash forecasting and audit supportAbout YouStrong FP&A and commercial finance experience within a fast-paced environmentAdvanced financial modelling and analytical skillsConfident business partner with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersExperience supporting sales, commercial or revenue-generating teamsMedia, entertainment or content industry exposure is advantageous Excellent opportunity to join a high-profile international business in a strategic, commercially focused finance role. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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