Director of Financial Planning – Analysis

BLAST

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis leading financial planning at BLAST. Collaborating with senior leadership to translate strategy into tangible financial results.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), strategic financial modelling, and performance management within complex international organizations. Proven ability to partner with executive leadership to drive profitability and support major investment decisions.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Strategic Financial ModellingPerformance ManagementStakeholder InfluenceFinancial Accountability

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingScenario ModellingFinancial KPIsCommercial FinanceStrategic FinanceInvestment EvaluationCash Flow ManagementFinancial InsightsRisk Identification

Soft Skills

Strategic AdvisingLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationCommercial Judgement

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinance Transformation ProgrammesPlanning Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMACPA

Industry Keywords

MediaTechnologyGamingEntertainmentInternational Expansion

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the group's annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Translate BLAST's strategy into clear, measurable financial plans and performance targets.
Develop integrated forecasts that cover revenue, profitability, cash flow, investment, and funding needs.
Lead scenario modelling and strategic analysis to support Executive and Board decision-making.
Own the group’s performance management framework and financial KPIs.
Provide clear, actionable insights, identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
Partner with business leaders to drive profitability, cash generation, and financial accountability.
Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, strategic initiatives, and growth opportunities.
Act as a trusted strategic adviser to the CFOO and the Executive Leadership Team.
Drive the continued development of our FP&A processes, systems, and analytical capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent.
Significant experience leading FP&A, Commercial Finance or Strategic Finance within a complex international organisation.
Proven experience leading group-level planning, forecasting, and performance management.
Strong commercial judgement and strategic financial modelling skills.
Experience supporting Executive teams, Boards and major investment decisions.
A track record of influencing senior stakeholders and leading high-performing finance teams.
Experience supporting fundraising, investor relations, or lender reporting.
Experience with acquisitions, strategic projects or international expansion.
Experience implementing planning systems, ERP, or finance transformation programmes.
Experience within media, technology, gaming, entertainment, or other international project-led businesses.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary package
Enhanced parental leave
Pension and Health Insurance
Awesome central office in the centre of London
Team building and social events
Team breakfasts, snacks and sodas
Company trips (2024 we all went to Barcelona, 2026 we went to Berlin and had a BLAST)