Finance Business Partner

PA Media Group; Howden; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK media agency is seeking a Finance Business Partner to drive financial strategy and support divisional leaders in decision-making. You will deliver financial analysis, manage budgeting processes, and foster collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will have an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification along with strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including hybrid work options.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Study support for professional qualifications

25 days' holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

BUPA health cash plan

Wellbeing and Volunteering Days

Pension with employer contributions

Perkbox membership

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights.
• A proactive approach to managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial analysis and insight to divisional leadership.
• Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting.
• Monitor performance against the plan and provide guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel capability

Ability to communicate financial insights

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Influencing and relationship-building

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our team, aligned to one of PA Media Group's divisions. As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, providing proactive support to divisional leaders, and driving long-term sustainable growth. You will build trusted relationships across the business, providing insight, challenge, and commercial guidance to enable better decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial analysis and insight to divisional leadership, supporting strategic decision-making and sustainable growth.
• Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Monitor performance against plan, providing clear challenge and guidance to senior stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Develop financial models and dashboards to strengthen commercial awareness across the division.
• Present analysis and recommendations in a clear, engaging, and accessible way.

To succeed in this role, you will be commercially minded, analytical, and confident working with senior stakeholders. You will enjoy working collaboratively, influencing decisions, and helping shape the direction of a growing business. You will bring:

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or be part-qualified/qualified by experience).
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Ability to interpret financial data, draw insights, and communicate them clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence, challenge, and build effective relationships.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

About PA Media Group and Inclusion

PA Media Group is the UK's national news agency and leading provider of multimedia content and services, trusted by media, brands, and businesses for over 150 years. Our portfolio includes world-class journalism, TV metadata services, media training, and digital streaming solutions. Together, our teams deliver innovative products and services that help our clients stay ahead in a fast-changing media landscape. Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome candidates with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we will do everything we can to support you.

Benefits

• A base salary with clear progression linked to your development and professional qualifications
• Annual bonus
• Study support for professional qualifications, including paid study leave and exam support
• 25 days' holiday plus 8 public holidays, with the option to buy additional days
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Access to BUPA health cash plan (via salary sacrifice)
• 1x Wellbeing Day and 1x Volunteering Day annually
• Pension with 4% employer contributions
• Perkbox membership and employee discounts
• Agile working, with hybrid options and flexible start/finish times