About the Company
SELA is a fast-growing sports events and entertainment business delivering world-class live events and major projects across multiple markets. As the business continues to scale, we are building a best-in-class finance function to support decision-making, performance management and strategic growth.
About the Role
We are seeking a commercially minded FP&A Manager (c. 2 years post-qualified) to build and own the FP&A function from the ground up. This is a hands-on role reporting into the Head of Finance, with broad exposure across all projects and the core business, working closely with senior stakeholders to bring structure, insight and financial discipline to a dynamic, project-driven environment. You will design and implement core FP&A processes, lead budgeting and forecasting, and provide high-quality analysis to support both operational and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
* Build and own SELA’s FP&A framework, processes and build reporting from scratch
* Lead the annual budget, reforecast and long-range planning cycles across the group
* Develop robust financial models, forecasts and cashflow projections at both project level (individual events and initiatives) and business / operational level (group-wide performance, overheads and strategic planning)
* Partner with project leads and senior management to provide commercial insight on events, and to improve financial visibility, cost control and decision-making
* Work closely with the finance team and play an integral, hands-on role during the month-end close process, ensuring alignment between management reporting and financial results
* Produce monthly management reporting, variance analysis and performance packs for leadership
* Produce high-quality board and senior management packs on financial and commercial performance, providing clear insight, analysis and recommendations
* Improve data quality, systems, and financial processes as the business scales
* Act as a key bridge between finance, operations and senior leadership
Qualifications
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with around 2 years PQE in an FP&A or commercial finance role
Required Skills
* Comfortable building processes, models and reporting in a fast-moving environment
* Robust understanding of accounting principles, with the ability to apply them in a commercial, fast-paced environment
* Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills
* Commercial mindset with the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders
* Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI / reporting tools is a plus, and confident working hands-on with accounting and financial systems
* Experience in media, sports, events, entertainment or project-based businesses is beneficial but not essential
* Self-starter with a “builder” mindset who enjoys creating structure and improving how things work
* Experience working in a start-up or high-growth environment is desirable, with the ability to work autonomously and drive continuous improvement
* Experience and/or interest in sports, events, entertainment or project-based businesses is beneficial but not essential
Preferred Skills
* Experience in media, sports, events, entertainment or project-based businesses is beneficial but not essential
* Experience working in a start-up or high-growth environment is desirable, with the ability to work autonomously and drive continuous improvement
* Experience and/or interest in sports, events, entertainment or project-based businesses is beneficial but not essential
Pay range and compensation package
* Benefits include, but are not limited to, private health care, a generous pension contribution, life insurance and a gym membership
* Potential opportunity to attend major sports and music events
Equal Opportunity Statement
SELA is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.