About Us – Fan Focused. Results Driven 

At Gemba, we work at the intersection of sport, entertainment and culture, bringing strategy, data and analytics, insights and communications together to deliver results that matter. 

Our name comes from the Japanese term gemba, meaning “the real place”, which reflects our commitment to uncovering the truth at the heart of fan behaviour. Since 2006, we’ve built our reputation by understanding audiences deeply, helping our clients cut through the noise of an increasingly complex and competitive landscape. 

We are proud to partner with major brands, rights holders and organisations to shape the future of sport and entertainment, whether driving commercial growth, increasing participation or creating meaningful engagement. 

If you are passionate about fans, culture and creating impact, you’ll find your place at Gemba. 

 

About the Role 

We’re looking for a BI Engineer who thrives on solving complex data challenges and delivering solutions that empower decision-making to join our growing Data & Analytics team. 

In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing and managing data architecture, building scalable pipelines, and transforming data into clear, compelling visualisations. You’ll work across a range of data sources from CRM and digital to social and research and use tools like PowerBI, Looker, or Tableau to deliver insight-led dashboards to clients. 

You’ll also play a key role in enabling organisational change, collaborating with senior stakeholders and helping drive Gemba’s thought leadership in the 1st party data and analytics space. 

 

Responsibilities 

Data Architecture & Engineering 

• Conduct architecture reviews and recommend scalable, secure solutions 

• Build and maintain data pipelines, cloud-based workflows, and integrations 

• Connect and manage data across multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and integrity 

Analytics & Visualisation 

• Translate business requirements into well-structured dashboards and visual reports 

• Create data models that support performance tracking, fan engagement, and campaign analysis 

• Use platforms like PowerBI, Looker, or Tableau to communicate insights to clients 

Collaboration & Communication 

• Work closely with Strategy, Insights and Creative teams to support client delivery 

• Document technical processes clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Partner with internal and client stakeholders to deliver scalable BI solutions 

 

About You 

Experience & Background 

• 4+ years’ experience in BI, data engineering or analytics roles 

• Strong technical capability in Python, SQL, and GitHub 

• Experience with cloud platforms (particularly Google Cloud Platform) 

• Tertiary qualifications in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field 

• Experience in agency or fast-paced environments 

• Experience managing technical debt and automation workflows 

• A passion for sport, entertainment, and shaping fan experiences through data 

Skills & Tools 

• Proficient in building and optimising data pipelines 

• Skilled in data visualisation using PowerBI, Looker or Tableau 

• Familiarity with cloud-native tools (e.g. GCP, AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions) 

• Deep understanding of data quality, governance and version control 

Success Looks Like 

• Scalable BI infrastructure that supports insight-led decision making 

• Dashboards that clearly communicate complex data in simple ways 

• Strong internal and client relationships built on trust, clarity and delivery 

 

How to Apply 

If you’re ready, click the Apply button below and submit your CV and cover letter. Address cover letters to Anita Opoku, People Manager. 

Note: All candidates require working rights of this country to perform the role. 

Gemba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other protected characteristics or similar. 

Recruitment Agencies, we appreciate the interest, but we’ve got this one covered. Thanks! 

 

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About Us – Fan Focused. Results Driven

At Gemba, we work at the intersection of sport, entertainment and culture, bringing strategy, data and analytics, insights, and communications together to deliver results that matter.

Our name comes from the Japanese term Gemba, meaning “the real place”, which reflects our commitment to uncovering the truth at the heart of fan behaviour. Since 2006, we’ve built our reputation by understanding audiences deeply, helping our clients cut through the noise of an increasingly complex and competitive landscape.

We are proud to partner with major brands, rights holders and organisations to shape the future of sport and entertainment, whether driving commercial growth, increasing participation or creating meaningful engagement.

If you are passionate about fans, culture and creating impact, you’ll find your place at Gemba

About The Role

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant and working closely with the Financial Controller and COO, this role sits within our London team

As Associate Management Accountant, you will support the Europe finance function across revenue recognition, job costing, client invoicing, commercial analysis and month-end reporting. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our project-based business, ensuring financial accuracy, strong controls and clear insights that support decision-making.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Preparing accurate and timely client invoices aligned to contracts and scopes
• Managing Accounts Receivable and debtor follow-ups
• Maintaining clean job financials (WIP, phasing, recoveries and margin analysis)
• Supporting month-end processes including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Assisting with VAT, payroll reconciliations and fixed asset management
• Contributing to cashflow forecasting and revenue pipeline reporting
• Providing simple, clear financial insights to project leads and divisional managers

This role offers strong exposure to commercial finance within a professional services environment and is ideal for someone looking to accelerate their development.

About You

We are looking for an ACCA/ CIMA/ ACA qualified or actively pursuing accountant, who is proactive, detail-oriented and commercially curious. You take ownership of your work, meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. With strong Excel skills, you will ideally have worked in a professional service environment.

Experience & Background

• Demonstrated experience in accounting, finance or project-based financial support roles
• Experience in revenue recognition, job costing, invoicing and reconciliations
• Exposure to month-end processes and balance sheet reviews
• Experience using an ERP or integrated accounting systems such as Pegasus would be highly regarded

Beyond technical capability, you are:

Dynamic: proactive, solutions-focused and open to new ideas

Disciplined: accurate, organised and accountable

Empathetic: collaborative and supportive to non-finance stakeholders

Success in the Role

Accurate Financial Operations

• Client invoices are timely and accurate. Job financials are clean and reliable.

Strong Month-End Delivery

• Journals, reconciliations and reporting are delivered on time with minimal rework.

Commercial Insight

• Project leads understand their margins, revenue trends and financial position.

Effective Cash & AR Management

• Debtor ageing is actively managed and cashflow inputs are accurate.

Trusted Finance Partner

• Non-finance colleagues see you as responsive, clear and supportive.

How To Apply

If you’re ready, click the Apply button and submit your CV and cover letter. Address cover letters to Elaine Passanha, Senior People Manager by Friday 6 March

Note: All candidates require working rights in the UK to perform the role.

Gemba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other protected characteristics or similar

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• The placement must be done as a requirement of a tertiary education or training course.
• The placement is unpaid
• The placement will be for a set period of time depending on the requirement of the course.

To apply, please send your CV/Resume to [email protected]

Unfortunately we are unable to offer work experience placements to secondary school students or to graduates who have completed their university degree.

For 3rd year tertiary students who are not required to complete placement hours as part of their degree but are still studying, we will consider applications pending an official request from your University.

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