Senior Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital-first media company seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, providing essential insights for management. Ideal candidates will have ACA/CA qualifications and solid experience in financial planning and analysis, alongside strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/CA accountant with audit training preferred.
• At least 2 years experience in an FP&A role.
• Strong Excel skills with financial modeling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Own and support the budgeting and forecasting process across multiple business units.
• Deliver monthly management reporting and performance analysis.
• Act as a business partner to senior stakeholders in marketing, product, and content teams.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Education

Qualified ACA/CA accountant

Tools

Financial modeling

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Senior Finance Business Partner, Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Equifind

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Finance Business Partner

Location: London (Hybrid)

Company: Global Digital Entertainment Group

Over the last few years, this business has seen remarkable growth - expanding its global reach and building out a hugely successful portfolio of online content brands. A leading name in digital-first media, they operate across sectors including sports, video content, distribution, and technology.

Reporting to the CFO, you will take ownership of forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across the business — helping management make better, faster decisions as the company scales. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to engage in a broad role with influence and visibility, working closely with stakeholders across product, marketing, and the executive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and support the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting process across multiple business units, collaborating with department heads to ensure accuracy and alignment with business goals.
• Deliver high-quality monthly management reporting and performance analysis, providing insights into revenue, costs, and KPIs. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders in marketing, product, and content teams, using data to influence strategic and commercial decisions.
• Build, refine, and maintain financial models and dashboards to support planning, business cases, and scenario analysis.
• Support ad-hoc projects such as board reporting, investor presentations, and financial reviews.
• Seek continuous improvements to streamline processes and embed a scalable FP&A function as the business grows.

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/CA accountant (preferably with audit training)
• At least 2 years of experience in an FP&A role
• Strong Excel skills with financial modeling expertise
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain finance to non-finance colleagues