UK Commercial Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Finance Manager to join its UK Commercial Finance team. This hybrid role involves ensuring financial integrity, leading a team, and partnering with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and process improvement. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive culture, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic and diverse organization. Join a team that values growth and innovation while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited Holiday

Professional Development Opportunities

Profit-Sharing Bonus Scheme

Involvement in Exciting Projects

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with more than 1 year PQE.
• Proven track record of managing and developing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of UK Commercial Sales revenue and Cost of Sales.
• Lead monthly financial management accounts and performance analysis.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Management and Coaching Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Change Management

Collaboration Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Future PLC requires a Finance Manager for its UK Commercial Finance team. Future Plc is a global platform for specialist media, home to some of the world’s most famous website brands including Techradar, GamersRadar+, WhoWhatWear and Homes and Gardens.

What you'll be doing...

The role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the UK Commercial Sales revenue, Cost of Sales and Overheads, leading the team producing the monthly financial management accounts, as well as performance analysis, budgets and forecasts. In addition, this role will be the finance business partner to the UK Group Commercial Director as part of the senior leadership team (SLT).

Reporting into the Head of Finance for Media Commercial Finance, the Finance Manager will manage month end reporting & analysis, balance sheet controls for Future PLC UK Commercial, and serve as the key Finance business partner to the Head of UK Commercial and the lead sales directors.

There will be two direct reports.

Experience that'll put you ahead of the curve...

• Qualified accountant, with more than 1 year PQE (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
• Proven track record of managing, coaching and developing junior team members
• Comfortable leading the monthly management accounts process for UK Commercial revenue, weekly & monthly forecasting process, and oversight of year-end close
• Strong communication and business partnering skills with an aptitude for collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand, review, and improve processes and controls
• Comfortable driving change across multiple functions and stakeholders
• Confidence to challenge the status quo, balanced with providing guidance to the business
• Positive mindset, proactive, and with a can-do attitude

What's in it for you…

We offer numerous perks, including opportunities for professional development through qualifications, involvement in exciting projects, and informal learning sessions. Our culture values our people, encouraging skill development across various areas.

Additionally, we provide unlimited holiday, trusting you to manage your workload, and a profit-sharing bonus scheme where all colleagues may receive a bonus if company performance targets are met.

Internal job family level P5

The salary range for this role is £29,000 - £55,000.

This is a hybrid role based in our Bath office, working three days in the office and two from home.

Who are we…

We’re Future, with over 3,000 colleagues across 250+ brands, reaching 400 million people monthly worldwide through websites, events, and magazines. We have ambitious growth plans and are seeking talented individuals to join us.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to bias-free recruitment and inclusive workplaces that respect all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is built on our values, and we treat all employees with respect and fairness.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to ensure the best experience!

Learn more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.