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About the Role

This role is a key senior finance position, reporting into the Group Commercial Finance Director. It requires a strategic growth mindset, using data and insights to identify risks and opportunities for the division. The Finance Director will be the lead commercial business partner to the Global Ad Sales teams, responsible for ad sales revenue and related gross contribution. This role also leads on forecasting and budgeting, drives process improvement, and manages a team of commercial finance business partners.

Responsibilities

Act as the lead commercial business partner to the Global Ad Sales teams.
Manage ad sales revenue and related gross contribution for the division.
Lead forecasting and budgeting for the area of responsibility.
Drive and support continuing process improvement and best practice within the Commercial Finance team and the wider finance function.
Develop and manage a team of commercial finance business partners.
Foster an inclusive and growth mindset within the team.
Present complex financial information to various stakeholders in a clear and easy-to-understand format.
Service business leaders in North America and adapt working hours appropriately.

Requirements

Effective communication at a C-suite level, distilling important financial and operational data into insightful and succinct messaging.
Evidence of developing insights to drive strategic decision-making at an executive level.
A proactive problem-solving attitude.
Commercial industry experience.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across Finance, business leaders and operational teams.
Ability to quickly absorb and apply new information.
Successful management and delivery of team performance, including effective management of conflict.
Proactive approach to work, with an enquiring mind.
Strong analysis and numeracy skills.
Willingness to take leadership of complex/difficult tasks.
Able to strike the right balance between challenge and support across the organisation at all levels.
Effective prioritisation of workloads and initiatives which deliver results in a timely and relevant manner.

Skills

Strategic growth mindset
Data analysis
Insight generation
Problem-solving
Communication
Collaboration
Team management
Financial forecasting
Budgeting
Process improvement
Commercial awareness
Teamwork
Flexibility
Analysis
Numeracy

Location

Bath
London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
P2

Education Level

Qualified Accountant CPA/ACA/ACCA

Salary/Compensations

£110,000 - £140,000

Benefits

Uncapped leave
Bonus (share of profits)
Refer a friend reward
Well-being support (Colleague Assistant Programmes)
Share Incentive Plan (opportunity to purchase shares)

About the Company

Future is a leading global platform dedicated to inspiring, entertaining, and fuelling the passions of millions of consumers every day.
Leverages an expansive digital footprint of world-class, trusted heritage brands, spanning technology, gaming, entertainment, and lifestyle.
Connects highly engaged audiences with the content, communities, and products they love.
Future is the global leader in specialist media.
Has over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands.
A prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action.
Operates through specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.
Has ambitious plans that further build on growth momentum and unlock new opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.
Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate.
Building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Keep hiring fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life.
Ensure the table has room for everyone.
A diverse team is not just good for business. It's the Future.
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