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.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.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 cash‑flow 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, xwzovoh 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.
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