Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner - 12 Month FTC

12 Month Fixed Term Opportunity

About Us

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner leads day-to-day financial management, producing insightful financial reporting, analysis, planning, and forecasting for two departments: the Consumer Revenue Group (CRG) and Strategic Partnerships.

CRG encompasses Marketing, Customer Care, and Business Development, focusing on FT’s individual consumer subscriber revenues and profitability. Strategic Partnerships is an agile team creating unique opportunities at the intersection of content, audience, technology, and commercial initiatives, including FT Schools, Infosys, and Headspring.

As a trusted partner, you will collaborate with business leadership and their teams, provide analysis to guide decision-making, communicate timely financial performance, highlight opportunities, and support data-driven strategy development in a dynamic media and digital landscape. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader to make their mark in a world-renowned company.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the commercial teams, developing a deep understanding of their models, goals, and market environment to contribute effectively to business strategy.
• Deliver robust financial models for complex business plans, assessing growth opportunities and recommending optimal actions.
• Oversee financial processes, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly results reporting and analysis, to provide leadership with clear, actionable insights.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities, quantifying their impact and supporting leadership in taking corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with teams to build data-driven forecasts, annual operating plans, and 6-year strategic plans aligned with business ambitions.
• Work with Data Analytics to track and report KPIs, developing new metrics to measure success effectively.
• Manage relevant Balance Sheet accounts, maintain accurate records, conduct monthly reviews, and ensure compliance with Group Finance policies.
• Act as the main contact for external audits in the CRG and Strategic Partnerships, managing documentation and resolving issues.
• Lead and develop a team of two high-performing direct reports, focusing on coaching and growth.
• Conduct additional analytics and support projects relevant to commercial finance and business priorities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Ability to lead discussions, present complex ideas clearly, and engage varied audiences effectively.
• Skilled in building collaborative partnerships with stakeholders across all levels to facilitate alignment and goal achievement.
• Capable of persuading stakeholders, supported by evidence-based recommendations.
• Proficient in handling large datasets, with expertise in financial modelling (advanced Excel essential).
• An inspiring people manager, dedicated to setting high standards and fostering team growth.
• Adept at anticipating and resolving issues through structured planning and prioritisation.
• Open to diverse perspectives and committed to knowledge-sharing for continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with substantial experience in commercial finance or a related field.
• Strong commercial awareness and interest in digital media and subscription models.
• Prior team management experience.
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Oracle, or Essbase is advantageous.

What’s in it for You?

Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships, and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

We’ve embraced a hybrid working model that promotes flexibility, including remote work options. We will support specific flexibility requests for all roles where feasible.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.