FP&A Manager (FTC)
- London
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Own the OPEX budget for the EMEA & LATAM region, partnering with department leads to manage costs, monitor variances, drive budget accountability and ensure alignment with strategic financial objectives
- Work with the accounting team to complete month-end and year-end close activities
- Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate forecasts and Annual Operating Plans (AOP), working closely with functional leaders and finance partners. Present key insights to senior stakeholders.
- Provide strategic financial analysis and executive-level reporting on cost performance, including variance commentary and actionable insights. Present findings to the senior stakeholder to inform decision-making.
- Collaborate with HR on headcount and workforce planning, compensation modeling, and other people-related finance projects.
- Manage the central EMEA Marketing budget (e.g. retainer fees for Digital, Partnerships, PR), ensuring disciplined budget management, accurate forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Drive process improvements and system enhancements across financial workflows and tools (Oracle, OBIEE, Essbase), focusing on streamlined operations, improved reporting accuracy, and scalable system functionality
- Support implementation and testing of financial system upgrades to ensure efficiency and long-term reliability
- Work with the APAC FP&A team to consolidate financial data across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, ensuring consistency and a unified international financial view for global reporting and leadership alignment.
- Act as the primary finance contact for the Dublin Localization team, supporting day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
- Approve POs, invoices, and hiring requests, and review and sign off on monthly payroll.
- Partner with the VP of Localization on cost control, budget management, and spend visibility.
- Provide ongoing financial support and guidance to local teams.
- Collaborate with Global Studio Finance to align on forecast cycles and deliver timely month- and quarter-end variance commentary.
- Support ad hoc projects and financial initiatives as needed.
- Degree-qualified in Finance, Business, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Proven ability to work cross-regionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Advanced Excel and system proficiency (Oracle, Essbase, Hyperion; OBIEE a plus)
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional European languages a plus
- Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
- Proactive, collaborative team player with a good sense of humor