FP&A Analyst

Company Description

We’re Entain. Powered by our very own technology and building products that push boundaries, Entain is home to a global family of more than 30+ well-known brands and over 29,000 people, but we all play for the same team. When we win, we win together.

Our vision is to be the world number one in betting, gaming and interactive entertainment by bringing moments of excitement into people’s lives. We will achieve this through our focus on sustainability and growth, driving change in the fast-paced world of entertainment.

Job Description

Role:

The FP&A Analyst will support the Senior FP&A Manager - Planning in owning and delivering on the end-to-end financing planning & reporting process for Entain's operations in the UK&I, working closely with the Head of Financial Planning, Finance Director and the wider finance function .

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Senior FP&A Manager - Planning to lead the budget & quarterly reforecast process end-to-end for our Digital and Retail business in the UK&I, including:
• Undertaking detailed and often complex analysis & modelling, including maintaining and evolving the forecasting model(s) for our UK&I Business
• Working with key stakeholders to review trends and agree assumptions for each area of our UK&I business
• Summarising findings & modelling in presentations aligned with (but not limited to) the Group's quarterly forecasting & strategic update cycles

• Supporting the Senior FP&A Manager - Planning in driving improvements to our daily, weekly and monthly management reporting, generating robust variance analysis and ensuring we understand the key drivers of performance

• Preparing Strategy and Finance updates and other materials to be presented to senior audiences (UK&I Exec, Group Exec and Board)
  • Analysing the impact of strategic initiatives on the UK&I business
  • Competitor analysis & benchmarking to support financial and strategic business planning

Qualifications

Essential:

• At least 2 years in an analytical finance role including, but not limited to, FP&A, Commercial Finance or Consulting
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience building and maintaining complex financial models
• Detailed knowledge of financial modelling and/or analytical techniques
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships and influence people
• Ability to work independently, sometimes under pressure, and meet challenging deadlines
• Results driven, can work at fast pace whilst ensuring high degree of accuracy

Desirable:

• Qualified accountant e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA
• Prior experience in a related industry
• Prior commercial finance and/or FP&A experience

Additional Information

At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. 

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.