Commercial Finance Business Partner - Technology and Central Functions

Future Publishing; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media company is seeking a qualified financial professional to oversee financial stewardship and technology strategy within their Bath office. This hybrid role requires expertise in managing Technology and IT contracts, as well as the ability to drive efficiencies through collaboration with various teams. The expected salary ranges from £70,000 to £80,000, and the position offers perks including uncapped leave and profit-sharing bonuses.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit-sharing bonus

Referral rewards

Well-being support

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant credential is essential.
• Ability to drive strategic decisions through insights.
• Experience in managing Technology and IT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop the technology strategy including AI and BI.
• Engage with leadership on efficiency initiatives.
• Manage financial stewardship of central cost areas.

Skills

Qualified Accountant CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Developing insights for strategic decision-making

Experience with Technology and IT contracts

Collaboration with Finance and operational teams

Reviewing contracts with financial terms

Presentation of complex financial information

Knowledge of financial systems and reporting

G Suite or MS Office skills

Job description

We are Future, a global brand powerhouse delivering original content, expertly produced across tech, gaming, women's lifestyle, music, finance, sports and more.

We continue to grow our portfolio and launch new brands, always looking to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what can be done through our content, leading-edge technology, deep market and audience insight, and stellar heritage.

Finance, People and Culture and Property are significant and core to the business. Future 3.0 impacts all our people and our core services must evolve to support the changes on the horizon.

What you'll be doing

You will be a key part of the team, reporting into the Group Commercial Finance Director. Active involvement in the development of the technology strategy, which has grown to include Artificial Intelligence and Business Intelligence, is paramount. We are looking for someone who will actively challenge ELT and SLT in approach and governance of a long term sustainable model for technology at Future. This includes a global people strategy and supporting on key initiatives around AI education and BI support. Oversight and support on IT contracts to drive efficiencies and savings is also critical as the business scales.

Within wider central services (People & Culture, Facilities, Finance & Governance), the role will proactively engage with leadership, identifying and supporting management on initiatives to drive efficiencies.

This role is responsible for the financial stewardship and financial management of Central cost areas. You will have a detailed understanding of the areas of the business, creating and maintaining a robust control environment, planning and forecasting.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Qualified Accountant CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Evidence of developing insights to drive strategic decision-making at an executive level
• Experience working with Technology and IT contracts
• Familiar with collaboration across Finance, business leaders and operational teams, including the ability to quickly absorb and apply new information.
• Experience reviewing contracts and identifying key operational and financial terms
• Able to strike the right balance between challenge and support across the organisation at all levels.
• Experience presenting complex financial information to multiple stakeholders in the organisation in a clear and easy to understand format.
• Knowledge of financial systems, financial reporting, internal controls.
• G Suite or MS Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £70,000 - £80,000

This is a Hybrid role from our Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level P3

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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