Head of Finance

LADbible Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to shape and drive the financial strategy across multiple regions. This role involves partnering with senior leaders to influence decisions and unlock growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, alongside a proven track record in commercial finance. Join us to help redefine what's possible in digital media.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior commercial finance roles within fast-paced, complex environments.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Provide commercial insights that fuel strategy and performance.
• Partner with execs to drive profitability and efficiency.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Exceptional Excel and modeling skills

Job description

Overview

Be part of the team shaping the future of youth media. LADbible Group is one of the most influential and fastest-growing digital media companies on the planet. With a global audience of over 520 million followers and more than 13.9 billion social views every month, we’re the world’s most engaged publisher on social. We shape the way Millennials and Gen Z engage with content, across the UK, the US, and beyond.

Now, we’re scaling our Direct business - helping some of the world’s biggest brands harness our creative power and reach young audiences through full-funnel content marketing. The opportunity ahead is huge, especially in the US, the largest advertising market in the world. And that’s where you come in…

...The Role

We’re looking for a Head of Commercial Finance (Direct) to take the lead in shaping and driving the financial strategy for our UK, Ireland, Australia, and US markets. This is a high-impact role where you’ll partner closely with senior leaders, influence key decisions, and unlock opportunities for growth.

Please note, this role requires frequent travel between Manchester & London

You will:

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to keep us ahead of the curve.
• Provide sharp, commercial insights that fuel strategy and performance.
• Partner with execs to drive profitability, efficiency, and bold new initiatives.
• Build divisional P&Ls and manage investment across our portfolio to deliver sustainable growth.
• Lead and mentor a talented finance team, inspiring a culture of development and innovation.

About you

You’re a strategic thinker with a proven track record in senior commercial finance roles within fast-paced, complex environments. You can zoom out to see the big picture but dive into detail when it counts. Analytical, commercially minded, and resilient - you love driving performance and influencing outcomes.

You’ll also bring:

• Exceptional Excel, modelling, and presentation skills.
• A talent for translating data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking mindset and a passion for making things happen.

At LADbible, you’ll be part of a team that’s not only shaping the media landscape but also setting the cultural agenda. We’re bold, innovative, and relentlessly ambitious - and we want people who share that energy.

If you’re ready to help power the next chapter of our growth story, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us redefine what’s possible in digital media.

Location & Working Pattern

At LADbible Group we’ve rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week.

Equal Opportunity

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.