FP&A Manager

Location: Willenhall

Harper May is working with a founder-led media and events group that has grown steadily over the past five years through a combination of organic expansion and selective acquisitions. The business operates across digital content, live events, and audience monetisation, with a track record of building loyal communities around its properties. The finance function is now being strengthened to support the next phase of growth, and they are seeking an FP&A Manager to take on a more analytical, forward-looking role.

The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own financial planning, analysis, and insight across the business. This is less about month-end compliance and more about understanding the drivers of profitability across different revenue streams-events, sponsorship, and content licensing. You will partner closely with commercial and operations leadership to model scenarios, track performance in real time, and surface the metrics that actually inform decision-making.

Build and maintain rolling forecasts and scenario models for events and content revenue pipelines Analyse margin and profitability by event, property, and revenue type; identify cost optimisation opportunities Support the leadership team with ad hoc financial analysis to inform strategic decisions and negotiations Develop and own a suite of management reports and KPIs that track business performance in real time Work with systems and data teams to improve financial reporting infrastructure and automation Prepare budget submissions and track variances throughout the year What we are looking for ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or equivalent finance experience in a commercial operations role Proven experience in FP&A, business analysis, or commercial finance-ideally in media, entertainment, or events Advanced Excel skills;

experience with BI tools or financial modelling platforms is valued Analytical mindset with comfort working from incomplete data to test hypotheses and shape strategy Ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear narratives for non-finance audiences