Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner - 12 Month FTC - #1720365

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: Finance Business Partner – FT Specialist Europe (12-Month Parental Cover)

FT Specialist involves 19 top brands developed by over 300 professionals worldwide. This role is a crucial and highly valued collaborator management position that facilitates smart business decision-making through financial and strategic analysis. Assisting the Senior Finance Manager, you will provide strong financial processing, reporting, and planning for the FT Specialist Europe portfolio. Your efforts will have a direct impact on important decisions throughout the business in an ever-changing financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Head of Europe and department leads, developing a deep understanding of their goals and supporting their achievement.
• Lead the month-end P&L reporting process and collaborate with the Senior Finance Manager to deliver actionable financial insights.
• Own and deliver management reports, including weekly sales, monthly subscriptions, cost budget tracking and ad hoc analysis.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles, including rolling forecasts and business alignment to financial targets.
• Contribute to long-term planning by developing multi-year financial models and conducting scenario analysis.
• Administer sales commission and bonus processes, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Oversee Balance Sheet reconciliations and support external audits.
• Collaborate on finance projects such as pricing analysis, evaluating return on investment, and reporting important metrics.
• Share monthly financial performance updates with senior collaborators across the FT Specialist Europe brands.
• Manage and support a team of three Management Accountants based in Manila.
  
  

Essential

Required Skills and Experience

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant with a strong academic background; active study towards CIMA/ACCA if not yet qualified.
• At least 3–4 years’ experience in a commercial finance environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proactive approach to collaborator engagement.
• High degree of initiative and excellent organisational abilities.
• Comfortable navigating complex systems; proficient in Excel.
• Dedicated to meeting deadlines with a focus on quality service.
• Interest in digital publishing, e-commerce and subscription models.
  
  

Desirable

• Curious and analytical approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Innovative problem solver who challenges existing processes and embraces efficiency.
• Skilled in influencing and communicating ideas to diverse audiences.
• Flexible and adaptable, open to change and varying perspectives.
• Experienced in planning, delegation, and decision-making.
• Familiarity with Oracle, Essbase and Insight systems.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring remote teams.
  
  

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 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern 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.

Further Information

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