--- title: 'Financial Analyst - 12 month FTC at Fender' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/financial-analyst-12-month-ftc-fender-east-grinstead-2ej7a7amc2z8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Financial Analyst - 12 month FTC at Fender - **Company:** Fender - **Location:** East Grinstead, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-08-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/fender/jobs/8159046?gh_jid=8159046 ## Job description Job Title: Finance Analyst (Maternity Cover) Department: FP&A Company: Fender Europe Location: East Grinstead Responsible to: Financial Planning Analyst Director - Europe - Key Purpose of the Job To provide accurate sales analytics information for Fender’s European operation. The role will provide business partnering to key stakeholders in the business, and provide good quality analysis for all aspects of sales and discounts. - Main Responsibilities - Providing monthly and quarterly sales analytics to the business, including performance at a regional, channel, customer and PL level, vs budget and prior years. - Quarterly Customer Performance reporting, for both internal and external purposes. - Active involvement in the sales budgets, including modelling of dealer budgets. - ROI analysis of promotional activity. - Analysis of forward order program, discounts and dealership profiles. - Cost to serve and profitability analytics, at a channel and dealer level. - Checking the integrity of the sales data within the reporting systems, including BW, Tableau and SAP. - Collaborating with the wider Data Analytics team to migrate reporting into new platforms, including use of AI solutions to aid with analysis. - Ad hoc project work This is an indication of the main responsibilities of the role and the Company reserve the right to amend the content of the role at its discretion. - Key Working Relationships Internal Financial Planning & Analysis team ## EVP EMEA Sales Team Product Team Finance Team, Europe and US Global Data Analytics team External Limited external relationships - Person Specification Essential Skills/Experience/Knowledge - Relative strong Analytics experience - Ability to manipulate large amounts of raw data, to produce financial information - Ability to analyse figures and present the information in a readable and understandable format for non-finance staff - Advanced IT skills (MS Excel) - Multi-currency work experience required - Excellent attention to detail - Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines - Flexible approach and inquisitive nature - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team - Good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with different cultures and styles Desirable Skills/Experience/Knowledge - Recognised accountancy qualification - Experience of Hyperion, Tableau, BW and SAP - Use of AI Solutions to aid in Analytics - Consumer Goods or Manufacturing Background preferred ## About Fender ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Fender designs and manufactures iconic electric guitars, basses, amplifiers, and audio gear, while also developing a digital ecosystem for music education and tone shaping. - **Entity Type**: Private (privately held, not publicly traded) - **Headquarters**: Hollywood, California, USA (with additional offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, and international satellites) - **Founded**: 1946 - **Founders**: Leo Fender (original collaboration with Doc Kaufmann in 1943 led to K&F Manufacturing Corp.) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Musical instrument manufacturing, pro audio, music education, digital music tools. - **Target customers**: B2C (musicians of all skill levels from beginners to professionals) and B2B (dealers and distributors). - **Mission / purpose**: “Inspire every player at every stage” [fender.com](https://fender.com/pages/about). ## Products & Services - **Fender® Guitars & Basses**: Iconic models including Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass, Jazz Bass, Jaguar, Jazzmaster, and Acoustasonic Telecaster. - **Fender® Amplifiers**: Classic tube amps (e.g., Twin Reverb, Deluxe Reverb) and modern Tone Master series using advanced modeling. - **Squier®**: Affordable entry-level guitars and basses. - **Other Brands**: Gretsch®, Jackson®, Charvel®, EVH®. - **Fender Digital** (launched 2015): - **Fender Play®**: Subscription-based app for learning guitar, bass, ukulele (song-based, step-by-step). - **Fender Tune™**: Tuner app for iOS/Android. - **Fender Tone™**: Amp and effects modeling app. - **Fender Pedals**: A line of guitar effect pedals introduced in 2018. - **Accessories & Pro Audio**: Cases, straps, strings, and professional audio equipment. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held). The company is widely regarded as the world’s largest guitar manufacturer. - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue – not publicly available; estimated headcount ~1,500 employees [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/fender). - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by a private investor group that acquired the company from CBS in 1985. No current venture capital rounds are public. - **Growth Signals**: - Expansion into digital learning (Fender Play) and app ecosystem. - Launch of innovative products like the American Acoustasonic Telecaster and Tone Master amps. - Continued global presence with offices in England, France, Australia, Germany, Mexico, Sweden, and Japan. ## Competitive Advantages - **Unmatched brand heritage**: Over 75 years of history, legendary products that defined modern music (Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass). - **Vertical integration**: Own manufacturing facilities in Corona, California (flagship, US) and Ensenada, Mexico; Custom Shop for high-end bespoke instruments. - **Artist relationships**: Long-standing endorsements from icons like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. - **Digital innovation**: First-mover in connected guitar learning with Fender Play; combines hardware expertise with modern software. - **Portfolio breadth**: Multiple sub-brands (Squier, Gretsch, Jackson, Charvel, EVH) covering every price point and genre. ## Strategic Focus - **Digital ecosystem**: Continuing to invest in Fender Digital to attract new players and keep them engaged; app-based learning and tone customization. - **Inclusive outreach**: Making guitar, bass, and ukulele more accessible to beginners through Fender Play and affordable Squier models. - **Product innovation**: Evolving legacy designs with modern features (e.g., Acoustasonic series, Tone Master modeling amps). - **Global expansion**: Strengthening international sales and marketing, especially in Asia and emerging markets (see Sales Director – Greater China job posting). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes passion, innovation, diversity, integrity, teamwork, and open communication [fender.com/careers](https://fender.com/pages/careers). Described as “not just a sound… a way of life.” - **Work model**: Mix of in-office and remote roles (e.g., some positions are fully remote, others require office presence) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/fender). - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, short/long-term disability, business travel insurance, legal assistance, and product discounts. - **Engineering culture**: Digital teams work from Hollywood headquarters, with opportunities to shape the intersection of music and technology. - **Diversity & inclusion**: FMIC is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages a sense of belonging. ## Sources 1. [fender.com](https://fender.com/pages/about) – About Fender (history, products, mission) 2. [fender.com](https://fender.com/pages/careers) – Careers page (culture, benefits, values) 3. [linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/fender-musical-instruments) – LinkedIn company page (revenue note, headcount) 4. 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