Senior Finance Business Partner

PA Media Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner in Glasgow to drive commercial decision-making and provide financial insight. The successful candidate will have a robust background in commercial finance and experience in pricing and profitability analysis. This role offers competitive salary, annual bonus, and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Hybrid and flexible working

Enhanced family leave

Annual wellbeing and volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pricing, profitability analysis, or commercial modelling.
• Experience in marketing, advertising, or creative communications industries is desirable.
• A hands-on, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted commercial partner to senior leaders for performance and growth.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and contracts for strategic decisions.

Skills

Commercial finance expertise

Strong communication skills

Financial insight and analysis

Creativity and innovation

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

About us.

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We are Hydrogen - Scotland's largest specialist social media agency.

Our award-winning team of 30+ experts live and breathe social. From strategy to creative, content to paid, we help brands across the UK and beyond unlock the power of social to drive real business results.

We are part of PA Media Group, giving us access to a powerful network of content, media, PR, and distribution services that enables us to create unique solutions for our clients.

We are proud of our values: Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation and Ambition, and we encourage our people to demonstrate them every day in how they work and support each other.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where your unique skills, experiences, and perspectives are valued. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we are here to support you every step of the way.

About the role.

We're looking for a commercially minded Senior Finance Business Partner to join Hydrogen and play a pivotal role in shaping strategic and commercial decision‑making across the business.

You’ll act as a trusted commercial partner to senior leaders, using insight and analysis to drive performance, improve profitability, and shape competitive pricing and growth strategies.

This role suits someone who combines financial rigour with strong commercial awareness and a passion for delivering business success.

How you’ll make a difference.

• Act as a trusted commercial partner to senior leaders, providing financial insight and challenge to drive performance and growth.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that shape business strategy and decision‑making.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting, ensuring accuracy and commercial focus.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, pricing models, and contracts to support profitable, strategic decisions.
• Deliver insightful analysis on key performance trends, risks, and opportunities to optimise revenue and efficiency.
• Champion improvements in reporting, processes, and systems to enhance financial governance and business agility.

About you.

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong background in commercial finance and business partnering.
• Experience within the marketing, advertising, or creative communications industries is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in pricing, profitability analysis, or commercial modelling.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to bridge finance and operations.
• A hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach and a passion for creativity and innovation.

What we offer.

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays and holiday‑purchase option.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Annual wellbeing and volunteering days.