Senior Commercial Finance Analyst - Media

Future Publishing Limited; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped leave

Enhanced parental leave

Profit bonus

Share scheme / share profits potential

Private medical care / dental care not

Job summary

Future Publishing Limited is seeking a Commercial Finance partner to support Media and cross‑functional teams. You’ll build automated financial models, forecast, and analyse revenue streams to guide commercial strategy.

You’ll work with Salesforce, Looker, Operative One, Excel, Sheets, and Power BI to deliver clear insights and optimise margins. You’ll operate from Bath or London on a hybrid basis (2–3 days per week) and collaborate across offices to drive forecasting accuracy and strategic

Job description

Who we are

We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You’ll Join

Our B2C Commercial Finance team supports Future’s revenue-generating units, specifically media ads revenue and licensing across iconic global brands. Based in Bath or London on a hybrid basis (2–3 days per week), we maintain financial reporting integrity, accurate forecasting, and insightful commercial analysis. We build long-lasting partner relationships, proactively evaluate growth opportunities, and streamline operational processes using advanced financial models. You’ll join a collaborative group that translates raw data into actionable insights to guide commercial strategy.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager in Bath, you’ll act as a key commercial finance partner supporting Future’s Media functions. You’ll bridge the gap between complex datasets and commercial insights to give Media and Finance teams a clear view of trading performance. In this role, you’ll develop automated financial models and evaluate commercial scenarios to help guide revenue growth.

On a daily basis, you’ll use tools like Salesforce, Looker, Operative One, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and Power BI. You’ll analyse weekly and monthly revenue streams, support budget forecasting cycles, and track strategic non‑BAU initiatives. Additionally, you’ll work with Commercial Systems and BI teams to refine reporting workflows and optimise margin insights.

• Act as a trusted commercial finance partner to Media functions, delivering weekly and monthly revenue analysis.
• Develop semi‑ or fully‑automated financial models to evaluate trading performance, revenue streams, and margin trends.
• Support forecasting and budget cycles by building consolidated views across revenue types, verticals, and quarters.
• Calculate and model financial exposure for different commercial scenarios and strategic growth initiatives.
• Partner with Commercial Systems and BI teams to leverage Salesforce, Looker, and Operative One for combined analytics.
• Identify process improvements to streamline reporting, reduce manual data entry, and enhance data clarity.

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrable experience in commercial finance, data modelling, or financial analysis within a commercial environment.
• Part‑qualification or active progress toward an accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in data modelling using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, or equivalent analytics software.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to present clear analysis and build relationships across teams.
• Ability to bring clarity to complex datasets and evaluate commercial assumptions.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on process automation and continuous reporting improvements.

Minimum Requirements

• Commercial finance experience or background analysing revenue, margin, or complex commercial datasets.
• Experience building financial models or working with tools like Excel, Google Sheets, Looker, or Power BI.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders from our Bath or London offices on a hybrid basis (2–3 days per week).
• Practical understanding of financial forecasting, budget modelling, or month‑end analysis.

What we offer

• Uncapped leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
• Well‑being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
• Free drinks and snacks in our offices

The expected range for this role is £34,000 - £42,000

This is a hybrid role, working 2 days per week from our Bath Office

Internal job family level P6

Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to support you.

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