Senior Manager, Capital Allocation and Business Control

Liberty Global; Ulceby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications and media company in the UK seeks a Senior Manager, Capital Allocation & Business Control to deliver data-driven insights for informed decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial finance, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to influence senior leaders. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits including generous leave, and access to wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Discounted gym memberships

Access to online learning platform

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified with experience in commercial finance and FP&A.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and drive alignment.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality management reporting for senior leadership.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses for financial impacts.
• Lead budgeting and long-range planning processes.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel/PowerPoint

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Smartview

HFM

AI tools

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Capital Allocation & Business Control to join us.

The Senior Manager, Capital Allocation & Business Control will play a key role in providing the CFO and senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights into the performance of Liberty Global’s operating companies. Working as part of a high-impact team, this role will deliver regular portfolio performance analysis and develop Board materials that articulate business results, trends, and outlook. By translating complex financial data into actionable insights, the Senior Manager will help drive informed decision‑making and enable optimal capital allocation across the Liberty Global portfolio.

What will you be doing?

• Prepare high‑quality management reporting and performance insights for the Board, ELT, CEO, FLT, and CFO.

• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess the financial impact of M&A activity, macroeconomic shifts, and competitive dynamics.

• Partner with Strategy, M&A, and other functions on strategic and ad‑hoc initiatives to support enterprise decision‑making.

• Lead the budgeting and long‑range planning process for Liberty Global’s operating companies, ensuring alignment with group objectives.

• Review, challenge, and provide value‑added feedback on budgets and long‑range plans submitted by operating companies.

• Own Group liquidity management, overseeing cash budgeting and forecasting, identifying risks and opportunities, and evaluating the cash implications of Group‑wide initiatives and investments.

We tend to look for people with:

• Professionally qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with experience in commercial finance and FP&A.

• Skilled in financial modelling and advanced Excel/PowerPoint, with experience using financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Smartview, HFM) and AI tools to drive efficiency.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and shape financial narratives.

• Strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of financial performance drivers.

• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and drive alignment.

• Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven, with strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.

• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, agile, and commercially led environments, adapting quickly to change while juggling multiple priorities.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10% (UK only)
• Free public transport subscription (NL only)
• 24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
• Discounted gym and wellness memberships
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast‑paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Global is a dynamic team of operators and investors committed to generating and delivering value through the strategic management of our three platforms: Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services.

Liberty Telecom delivers next‑generation products through our advanced fibre and 5G networks, providing over 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe through well‑known brands such as Virgin Media, O2, Vodafone, Ziggo and Telenet.

Liberty Growth is our $3 bn investment portfolio of fast‑growing businesses in content, tech, and infrastructure which includes stakes in ITV, Televisa Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series, as well as brands such as Wyre, nexfibre, Egg and Believe.

Liberty Services is our newest platform spearheaded by Liberty Blume, providing tech‑enabled professional services to the Liberty Global Group and third‑party businesses.

Working at Liberty Global means a career at the heart of a vibrant, innovative group of companies driving value for shareholders, people and society.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. If you are curious and resilient with a limitless mindset, we’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.