Senior Finance Manager

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media and sports business is looking for a Finance Business Partner to aid in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in stakeholder management and a strong proficiency in Excel. The role is hybrid, allowing work from both the office and remotely, and offers a competitive salary along with bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualified experience in a business partnering role.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience in a commercial or media environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial leads for accurate month-end close.
• Prepare monthly P&L variance analysis and key business insights.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycle across the division.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong commercial acumen

Line management experience

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Job description

Overview

A leading global media and sports business is hiring a Finance Business Partner to support commercial and operational leads with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close. You'll need to be a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/CA) with 3+ years' PQE, strong Excel skills, and experience in a fast-paced, stakeholder-facing role. Based in Stockley Park with hybrid working. Prior exposure to media, production, or sports sectors is a plus but not essential.

Role

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Location: Stockley Park, London (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 remote)

Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

About the Business

We're working with a leading international business operating at the intersection of media, sport, and entertainment, known for managing high-profile commercial rights, content distribution, and events. With a global footprint and a dynamic culture, this is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance team within a highly visible and fast-moving part of the business.

The Role

As Finance Business Partner, you will support senior commercial and operational stakeholders by delivering high-quality financial reporting, business insight, and planning. You\'ll act as a key point of contact between finance and the wider business, ensuring robust financial controls, timely reporting, and strategic guidance to support decision-making.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded qualified accountant who thrives in a business-facing role and enjoys working closely with multiple stakeholders across operations, content, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial and operational leads to ensure accurate month-end close in line with US GAAP.
• Lead on the preparation of monthly P&L variance analysis, commentary, and key business insights for corporate reporting.
• Own the budgeting and forecasting cycle across the division - quarterly reforecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning.
• Deliver accurate and timely weekly cash forecasts.
• Identify and analyse risks and opportunities in business performance; flag key drivers and changes to the Head of Finance.
• Support internal and external reporting, including client reporting packs and ad hoc analysis.
• Act as the point of contact for audit, tax, and technical queries, liaising with Group Finance as required.
• Lead, coach, and support a small team of part-qualified accountants and assistants, fostering a high-performance culture.

What You\'ll Need

Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with 3+ years post-qualified experience.
• Proven experience in a business partnering role, ideally in a commercial, media, or project-led environment.
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, SUMIFS, Power Query).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - comfortable working across multiple departments.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven line management experience with a passion for developing talent

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.