Finance Business Partner

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment group seeks a Finance Business Partner - Commercial to provide strategic insights and financial analysis for their £2bn revenue function. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with commercial finance experience.
• Strong business partnering and analytical skills.
• Proactive, adaptable to change, and thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insight to revenue-generating teams.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Business partnering

Excel skills

Education

ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualification

Job description

n exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a leading media and entertainment group as a Finance Business Partner, Commercial. You'll support a £2bn revenue function, providing commercial insight, strategic analysis, and senior stakeholder guidance. Perfect for someone with strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and a passion for driving performance in a creative, fast-paced environment.

Job Title: Finance Business Partner - Commercial
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days in office)
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Reports To: Senior Finance Business Partner - Commercial

About the Role:
This role sits within the commercial finance function of a major media and entertainment group. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to revenue-generating teams, playing a key role in supporting commercial decision-making, shaping business plans, and driving value through insight and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight across advertising and digital revenue streams.
• Analyse key performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support delivery of in-year targets.
• Develop a deep understanding of trading models, competitor landscape, and advertising technologies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes, advising on trade-offs and scenario modelling.
• Collaborate with tech and BI teams to improve reporting tools and ensure accuracy of key performance metrics.
• Lead on strategic cost management and challenge investment decisions to ensure financial sustainability.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and accounting quality.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with experience in a fast-paced, commercial finance environment.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a curious and forward-thinking mindset.
• Strong Excel skills and confident working across a range of systems and tools.
• Proactive, action-oriented, and adaptable to change; thrives in a dynamic environment.

Desirable:

• Prior exposure to media, entertainment, technology, or advertising sectors is advantageous.
• Ideal for someone looking to step into a strategic business partnering role with broad commercial exposure.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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• £55,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)