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 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, 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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