Finance Business Partner, EMEA - FTC

BBC UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally renowned media company is seeking a Finance Business Partner to shape financial strategy and provide key commercial support. This role requires strong financial planning expertise, proven experience in large organizations, and excellent communication skills. You will optimize financial processes, support budgeting, and lead a small team. This position offers a hybrid work model in London with benefits including flexible hours and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Remote GP support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a large, matrix organization.
• Strong communication of financial insights.
• Experience in media or broadcast industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize financial processes across teams.
• Provide strategic support to EMEA leaders.
• Drive financial alignment with sales and content teams.

Skills

Financial planning and reporting expertise

Ability to interpret complex financial data

Advanced Excel skills

Collaboration and relationship-building skills

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 24897

Job Closing Date: 15/7/25

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: E

CONTRACT TYPE: 9 Month Fixed-term Contract, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: Finance EMEA

LOCATION: London Television Centre - Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: e.g. £60,000 - £70,000 plus £5319 London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As a Finance Business Partner at BBC Studios, you'll work closely with senior leaders to shape financial strategy through insightful analysis and commercial support. This role partners with the Chief Commercial Officer and EVP, EMEA Key Markets, leading forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning. You'll start with a high-impact P&L analysis project before transitioning into a key business partnering role, managing two analysts and influencing decisions across the EMEA Distribution business.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing EMEA business at BBC Studios, where innovation and adaptability are key. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team embracing new ways of working, where variety is the norm, not the exception. With evolving priorities and strategic projects, this role offers the chance to make a real impact, develop new skills, and grow your career in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Optimize financial processes and systems to enhance analytical P&L visibility, supporting strategic decision-making by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Embed new analytical frameworks (profit and cost centres) across the EMEA Channels business.
• Ensure accurate and automated overhead analyses for key stakeholders, including payroll, T&E costs, and other overheads, with regional cost understanding.
• Improve World News actuals analysis in liaison with WN A&R team.
• Close redundant profit and cost centres and amend payroll and expenses coding structures as needed.
• Review overhead recharges and confirm cost centre allocations.

EMEA FBP (paternity leave cover):

• Provide strategic financial support to senior EMEA leaders, driving performance and identifying opportunities.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning across the region.
• Present KPIs, scenario models, and profitability insights to inform decisions.
• Drive system improvements and best practices for efficiency and control.
• Lead two Business Analysts and collaborate with sales, content, and leadership teams for financial alignment.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven experience partnering with stakeholders in a large, matrix organization.
• Strong financial planning and reporting expertise with management responsibility.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, analytical mindset, and proactive approach.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Experience in media or broadcast industry.
• Background in international, multi-market environments.
• Familiarity with IFRS and ERP systems like SAP S4 Hana.
• Track record of financial system and control improvements.
• Project and line management experience.

If you possess some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we encourage you to apply promptly.

We appreciate your interest and note that due to high application volume, the posting may close earlier than planned. Thank you for understanding.

Disclaimer

This description outlines the essential characteristics and responsibilities of the role, not all duties involved. The BBC conducts employment screening, including reference, eligibility, safeguarding, and media checks, with offers conditional on satisfactory results.

Redeployment

The BBC prioritizes redeployment for employees seeking suitable internal roles, considering applications alongside others at risk of redundancy.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC

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Learn more about BBC Studios

Life at BBC Studios

• A flexible 35-hour week, 26 days annual leave plus options.
• Defined pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Support services including remote GP, life assurance, and accident benefits.
• Commitment to sustainability with Net Zero targets.
• Career development in a purpose-driven culture.

Benefits may vary for FTC roles. More info in our candidate pack.

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