Harper May is working with a founder-led media and events business that has grown steadily over the last five years through a mix of live conferences, digital content, and branded experiences. The company operates across multiple verticals and is now at a stage where financial rigour and commercial clarity need to outpace growth. To support this next phase, they are seeking an FP&A Manager to embed planning discipline and provide the board with accurate, forward-looking insight. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own financial planning, analysis, and forecasting across the business. You will build and maintain rolling forecasts, analyse event and content profitability, and translate financial performance into clear narratives for leadership and operational teams. The role sits at the intersection of finance and business operations, giving you real visibility into how decisions move the numbers. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain annual budgets and quarterly rolling forecasts across all business units Conduct monthly variance analysis and present findings to senior leadership and stakeholders Model event and content economics, tracking margin and return on investment post-delivery Support cash flow planning and working capital management Partner with operations and commercial teams to identify cost drivers and margin opportunities Develop and automate reporting dashboards and KPIs Support period-end close and statutory reporting requirements What we are looking for ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or equivalent FP&A experience in a commercial environment 3-5 years in financial planning, business analysis, or FP&A roles Exposure to events, media, hospitality, or project-based businesses is valued Confident Excel user with experience building models and automating reporting Ability to distil complexity into clear, actionable insight for non-finance audiences Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving organisation where priorities shift
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Harper May is working with a founder-led media and events business that has grown steadily over the last five years through a mix of live conferences, digital content, and branded experiences. The company operates across multiple verticals and is now at a stage where financial rigour and commercial clarity need to outpace growth. To support this next phase, they are seeking an FP&A Manager to embed planning discipline and provide the board with accurate, forward-looking insight. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own financial planning, analysis, and forecasting across the business. You will build and maintain rolling forecasts, analyse event and content profitability, and translate financial performance into clear narratives for leadership and operational teams. The role sits at the intersection of finance and business operations, giving you real visibility into how decisions move the numbers. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain annual budgets and quarterly rolling forecasts across all business units Conduct monthly variance analysis and present findings to senior leadership and stakeholders Model event and content economics, tracking margin and return on investment post-delivery Support cash flow planning and working capital management Partner with operations and commercial teams to identify cost drivers and margin opportunities Develop and automate reporting dashboards and KPIs Support period-end close and statutory reporting requirements What we are looking for ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or equivalent FP&A experience in a commercial environment 3-5 years in financial planning, business analysis, or FP&A roles Exposure to events, media, hospitality, or project-based businesses is valued Confident Excel user with experience building models and automating reporting Ability to distil complexity into clear, actionable insight for non-finance audiences Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving organisation where priorities shift
html Harper May is working with an independent, founder-led restaurant operator managing a diverse portfolio across London and the South East. The business has expanded steadily over the past five years through a combination of organic growth and selective acquisitions, with a reputation for strong operational discipline and customer loyalty. Recent investment has enabled accelerated site development and a significant uplift in back-office capability. The operator is now seeking a Finance Director to lead financial strategy, embed commercial rigour across the estate, and support the next phase of expansion. The Role Reporting to the Managing Director, you will head the finance function and serve as a strategic commercial partner to the leadership team. You will combine forward-looking financial planning with hands-on oversight of performance, working closely with operations to drive profitability and support capital deployment across new and existing venues. Develop and own financial strategy aligned to growth targets and shareholder returns Build robust monthly and annual budgeting and forecasting processes across all sites Work directly with operations leadership on unit economics, labour productivity, and cost management Lead capital planning and investor relations, including securing and managing external funding Oversee site-level P&L reporting, pricing analysis, and margin optimisation Ensure strong financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance with statutory obligations Recruit, develop, and mentor a growing finance team to support scaling What we are looking for ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with demonstrable senior finance leadership experience Track record in hospitality, food and beverage, or multi-unit retail environments Commercial acumen with genuine interest in operations and unit-level performance Comfort working hands-on in a fast-moving, growth-focused business Experience leading financial transformation, new site launches, or systems integration Clear communicator able to distil complexity and influence at board level
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
html Harper May is working with an independent, founder-led restaurant operator managing a diverse portfolio across London and the South East. The business has expanded steadily over the past five years through a combination of organic growth and selective acquisitions, with a reputation for strong operational discipline and customer loyalty. Recent investment has enabled accelerated site development and a significant uplift in back-office capability. The operator is now seeking a Finance Director to lead financial strategy, embed commercial rigour across the estate, and support the next phase of expansion. The Role Reporting to the Managing Director, you will head the finance function and serve as a strategic commercial partner to the leadership team. You will combine forward-looking financial planning with hands-on oversight of performance, working closely with operations to drive profitability and support capital deployment across new and existing venues. Develop and own financial strategy aligned to growth targets and shareholder returns Build robust monthly and annual budgeting and forecasting processes across all sites Work directly with operations leadership on unit economics, labour productivity, and cost management Lead capital planning and investor relations, including securing and managing external funding Oversee site-level P&L reporting, pricing analysis, and margin optimisation Ensure strong financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance with statutory obligations Recruit, develop, and mentor a growing finance team to support scaling What we are looking for ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with demonstrable senior finance leadership experience Track record in hospitality, food and beverage, or multi-unit retail environments Commercial acumen with genuine interest in operations and unit-level performance Comfort working hands-on in a fast-moving, growth-focused business Experience leading financial transformation, new site launches, or systems integration Clear communicator able to distil complexity and influence at board level
