FP&A Analyst - London, United Kingdom
Overview
Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech. We provide the most trusted sports data to some of the world's biggest organizations, across sports, media, and broadcasting.
Through the latest AI technologies and machine learning, we combine decades' worth of data with the latest in-game happenings. We then offer coaches, teams, professional bodies, and media channels around the world, access to the very best data, content, and insights. In turn, improving how sports fans interact with their favourite sports teams and competitions.
How do we add value?
- Media outlets add a little magic to their coverage with our stats and graphics packages.
- Sportsbooks can offer better predictions and more accurate odds.
- The world's top coaches are known to use our data to make critical team decisions.
- Sports commentators can engage with fans on a deeper level, using our stories and insights.
Anywhere you find sport, Stats Perform is there. However, data and tech are only half of the package. We need great people to fuel the engine.
We succeeded thanks to a team of amazing people. They spend their days collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from a wide range of live sporting events. If you combine this real-time data with our 40-year-old archives, elite journalists, camera operators, copywriters, the latest in AI wizardry, and a host of 'behind the scenes' support staff, you've got all the ingredients to make it a magical experience!
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Own monthly P&L reporting for non-compensation expenses , ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery
- Support monthly financial close activities and variance analysis across all expense categories
- Prepare detailed expense analysis and commentary for management reporting packages
- Monitor expense trends and proactively identify cost-saving opportunities or budget risks
- Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the annual budgeting process for non-compensation expenses , partnering with budget owners across the organization
- Support quarterly forecast updates for expense categories, ensuring alignment with business activities and strategic priorities
- Develop and maintain budget tracking tools and documentation
- Ensure budget assumptions are well-supported, defensible, and properly documented
Business Partnering - Internal Functions
- Serve as the primary FP&A partner for Finance, HR, Facilities, Legal, Integrity, and Content teams
- Build strong relationships with budget owners and department heads across internal support functions
- Provide financial insights, budget tracking, and decision support to partnered functions
- Translate departmental needs into financial requirements and communicate financial constraints clearly
- Participate in business planning discussions and provide financially sound recommendations
- Support business case development and ROI analysis for internal initiatives
Essential Experience:
- 3-5+ years of progressive finance experience, with exposure to FP&A, financial reporting, or management accounting
- Part-Qualified (preferably CIMA) contemplated
- Demonstrated experience managing expense budgets and reporting processes
- Strong analytical skills with ability to investigate variances and identify root causes
- Experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders and translating financial concepts for diverse audiences
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines
- Background in media, sports, technology, or professional services environment is advantageous
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong financial analysis and modelling skills with advanced Excel proficiency
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and high degree of accuracy
- Solid understanding of P&L statements, expense accounting, and budgeting processes
- Strong communication skills—able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance partners
- Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset with ability to work independently
- Collaborative working style with ability to build effective relations