Finance Business Partner - London

Marks Sattin Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media company is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner for a 3-month contract in London. The role involves advising on financial health, performance, and strategic growth. Candidates should possess strong financial expertise and excellent analytical and communication skills. Immediate availability is required. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary + fantastic benefits including up to 10% bonus

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, risk management, and financial modelling.
• Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Capable of aligning financial goals with broader business objectives.
• Proven ability to influence and work effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver detailed financial analysis and insightful commentary on business performance.
• Provide financial expertise to inform commercial decisions and assess growth opportunities.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks specific to the media sector.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial systems and processes.

Job description

Finance Business Partner - London (3-Month Contract)

We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner for a 3-month contract with a dynamic media company based in Central London. This role will play a key part in advising on the company's financial health, performance, and strategic growth within the fast-paced media industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management and cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, sales, marketing).
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Deliver detailed financial analysis and insightful commentary on business performance, including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow, and key performance indicators. Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strategic Decision Support: Provide financial expertise to inform commercial decisions, assess growth opportunities, and contribute to the development and execution of business strategy.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks specific to the media sector, ensuring compliance with financial controls and regulations.
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve financial systems and processes, driving operational efficiency across the business.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Financial Expertise: Strong grasp of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, risk management, and financial modelling.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strategic Mindset: Capable of aligning financial goals with broader business objectives.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to influence and work effectively across departments.

To be considered for the role, candidates must be available to start the role immediately.

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• Competitive salary + fantastic benefits including up to 10% bonus
• Competitive salary + fantastic benefits including up to 10% bonus