Finance Analyst at Wearebeyondsports

FINANCE ANALYST (FP&A) Are you a commercially-driven finance professional looking to influence the strategic direction of a global sports tech brand? Do you thrive on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive real-world business decisions? If so, we want to hear from you! At Beyond Sports, we sit at the intersection of data and fan engagement, delivering cutting-edge experiences to millions of users. We are looking for a sharp, proactive Finance Analyst to partner with our Finance Director and senior leadership team, ensuring our financial health and commercial strategy are as high-performance as the products we build. Key Responsibilities: - Financial Planning & Reporting: Lead the budgeting, monthly forecasting, and Long-Term Planning (MRP) processes. Own the month-end reporting cycle, ensuring total accuracy in Revenue and COGS accounting. - Strategic Commentary: Deliver high-impact month-end analysis and presentation decks for Sony, highlighting key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities. - Commercial Modelling: Develop robust financial models and business cases to evaluate new product investments, business bids, and customer contract renewals. - Business Partnering: Act as a key advisor to Project Managers and department heads (Marketing, IT, HR) to manage overheads, review client delivery variances, and assess impact on annual projections. - Stakeholder Engagement: Lead monthly revenue sessions with senior management and represent the P&L in meetings with the Sony CFO, confidently addressing challenges and queries. - Ad Hoc Analysis: Support the Finance Director with deep-dive analysis on headcount, resource utilization, and the impact of shifting market variables. Key Skills & Experience: - Professional Qualification: Part-qualified or newly qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). - Core FP&A Competence: Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and month-end management reporting within a commercial environment. - Technical Proficiency: - Advanced Excel capability (complex modeling and data manipulation). - Strong analytical skills with a focus on variance analysis and KPIs. - Experience with intercompany recharges and accrual management. - Operational Awareness: Ability to navigate P&L variances and revenue recognition (contracted vs. intent revenue). What You’ll Bring: - Commercial Curiosity: A natural desire to look "beyond the numbers" to understand the operational drivers of the business. - Communication Excellence: The ability to translate complex financial data into clear, persuasive narratives for non-financial stakeholders. - Detail Orientation: A meticulous approach to reporting and modeling, ensuring precision in a fast-paced environment. - Proactive Mindset: The confidence to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to challenges from group-level leadership. Why Join Beyond Sports? - High-Level Exposure: Gain meaningful visibility with senior leadership and global stakeholders at Sony. - Commercial Impact: Play a direct role in shaping new business bids and investment strategies that fuel our growth. - Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced industry where sports, technology, and finance converge. - Career Progression: Build your expertise in a role that offers a comprehensive view of business operations and strategic financial planning.