About Moonbug EntertainmentThank you for considering the Finance Business Partner - OpEx role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow.The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond.📍London, Camden | Office based | Benefits including Free Private Healthcare, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave, matched 5% pension scheme, free yoga/fitness wellbeing classes, free weekly lunch and Friday drinks @ 4pm ✨The RoleWe are looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partnerto bridge the gap between financial and operational requirements and performance. In this role, you will not just report the numbers—you will tell the story behind them.You will act as a trusted advisor to key non-finance stakeholders (e.g. HR, Sales, Marketing, Operations), providing the financial insights and challenges necessary to drive business performance, optimise costs, and support strategic decision-making.ResponsibilitiesBuild strong relationships with department heads to understand their business drivers, pain points, and opportunities.Lead the periodic OpEx budgeting and rolling forecast processes for Moonbug and Candle Media.Conduct monthly financial and FTE volume variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast), identifying risks and opportunities.Prepare monthly management packs and present findings to the Leadership Team.Identify areas for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements within business processes.RequirementsBachelor’s degreeQualifiedACCA, CIMA, or CFA (or equivalent).+3 years’ experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or a Business Partnering role.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VBA/Macros is a plus)Exceptional ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial colleagues.Curious & Proactive:You don't wait to be asked; you dig into the data to find answers.Resilient:You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing conflicting deadlines. #J-18808-Ljbffr