Senior Finance Business Partner, EMEA - 12 month FTC

CONDÉ NAST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media company is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for the EMEA region. This role requires strategic financial support to drive brand profitability and productivity across several markets. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial management within a media organization, strong analytical skills, and proven finance business partnering abilities. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bupa Private Healthcare

Corporate gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Condé Nast Learning Hub

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior financial management experience in a media organization.
• Proven track record of influencing strategic decisions.
• Significant exposure to EMEA operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for UK brands.
• Conduct monthly P&L reviews with brands.
• Support KPI development and performance analysis.

Skills

Finance Business Partnering

Financial modelling

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Accountant or Management Accountant

Job description

Overview

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company's portfolio includes Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Location: London, GB

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others. We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms. Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday). We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

Please note, this is a 12-month fixed term contract starting in January 2026.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, Finance Business Partner EMEA, the Senior Finance Business Partner, EMEA (Content), will be responsible for providing strategic Finance Business Partnering support to the EU Single Market Brands and to the Regional Brands. The role will also provide support to the local leaders of the Global Brands in the UK and will be responsible for driving standardisation and best practices implementation across the region in the way we partner with the Content Organisation.

Under the direction of the Director, Finance Business Partner EMEA, the Senior Finance Business Partner, EMEA (Content) will be responsible for analysing Brand profitability and productivity across EMEA, delivering insights and benchmarking across Brands and markets, resulting in proposals to maximise return on investment and improve Brand profitability across the region.

What will you be doing?

UK Market Focus:

• Lead detailed budgeting and forecasting for all UK brands.
• Manage workforce planning with HR (hiring, phasing, merit changes, maternity cover, etc.).
• Oversee Opex planning, with focus on T&E and courier costs.
• Support content budgeting, pagination, and supplement planning across UK brands.
• Allocate and monitor local content budgets to achieve revenue and cost targets.

Financial Reporting

• Conduct monthly P&L reviews with all brands to analyse COGS and Opex movements.
• Prepare detailed analysis packs, reviewing spend and accruals with brand teams.
• Ensure accurate recognition of pre-paid content and correct cost management.
• Lead quarterly P&L reviews (revenue to EBITDA) to enhance editorial financial understanding.
• Coach and train local Finance Business Partners across EMEA to standardise reporting and best practices.

EMEA Region Support

• Dedicate ~50% of time to regional finance support across EMEA markets.
• Liaise with local Finance BPs to explain Opex and COGS variances and act as primary contact for Global Finance Business Partners.
• Lead the EMEA Content Squad to drive standardisation and share best practices.
• Implement standardised Brand P&Ls and reporting in partnership with FP&A in Bangalore.
• Analyse brand profitability across EMEA and provide insights for strategic initiatives.
• Support KPI development, performance analysis, and business case preparation.
• Contribute to major brand projects, including expansion and performance improvement plans.

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• You'll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
• We're a dog friendly office, plus you'll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub where you'll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages.
• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

About you

• Qualified Accountant or Management Accountant with at least +5 years senior financial management experience in a large and complex international Media organisation or equivalent.
• Exceptional Finance Business Partnering skills and experience, with a proven track record of influencing and supporting strategic decisions.
• Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leaders to drive insight, challenge assumptions, and deliver robust financial guidance.
• Significant exposure to multi-market EMEA operations, with experience managing across regions and coordinating effectively with both global and local stakeholders.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong results orientations, with ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
• Ability to present complex financial information in a succinct and compelling manner.

Does this sound like you?

Please upload your CV and cover letter, which highlights why you’d love to take on this role and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

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