Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

apartmentSpotlight Sports Group placeLondon descriptionContract calendar_month 
Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company specialising in content and data within sports betting, horse racing and fantasy sports. With over 400 employees, the group operates multiple award-winning brands, including Racing Post, the world’s largest horse racing affiliate, Pickswise, myracing and Free Super Tips.

We partner with leading operators across the betting industry to produce and build multilingual, best-in-class digital products and content to engage and educate customers. ICS-digital, an international marketing agency including ICS-translate, also operates under the group.

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract type: Fixed-Term (6 months)

Job purpose:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract to support the Finance team through a critical budgeting and reporting cycle. The primary focus of this role will be delivering the annual budget model and preparing the monthly financial report and P&L statements

Accountabilities:

  • Manage consolidated group P&L reporting and modelling
  • Delivery of monthly reporting on performance of business units and produce consolidated reporting for the Leadership Team and Board to support achievement of business and financial objectives
  • Evaluate commercial data effectively and communicate articulately to non-financial stakeholders
  • Consolidate, analyse and present the annual budget for the business
  • Preparation and delivery of bi-weekly forecasts to senior management
  • Assist the team in managing the balance sheet reconciliation process
  • Work with the wider Finance Team to maintain an environment of continuous improvement
  • Various ad-hoc reporting and analysis and other ad-hoc duties as required

Requirements

Essential:

  • Qualified accountant
  • Can demonstrate the gravitas to provide insightful challenge to peers that you do not line manage
  • Organised, structured and results focused
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Values and understands the importance of, and can present information neatly and professionally
  • Problem solver and innovator
  • Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
  • Collaborative, engaging and influencing communication style
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets

Desired:

  • Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central

Benefits

We offer a range of well-being initiatives, including private medical insurance, excellent parental leave, a working globally policy, mental health support, assistance programs, and social gatherings. We also provide a pension scheme and various other benefit schemes.

Plus, we all get our birthdays off work and enjoy 25 days of holiday per year, as well as the opportunity to buy 5 additional days per year and you can be flexible about when you use your public holidays.

We’ve also got you covered with life assurance and exclusive perks like the Star card and our Step Further Awards (our employee recognition program) to recognise your dedication. For those working via the hybrid model (in the office and at home) we’ve made commuting easier with our Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme.

You can also take advantage of complimentary access to our Racing Post Members Club, complete with an Ultimate Membership. We believe in making a positive impact beyond the workplace, and you'll have the chance to volunteer two days per year with our charity partner, Autism in Racing.

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