Finance Business Partner, Conde Nast Britain

Conde Nast ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Conde Nast is home to some of the world's most celebrated media brands. In Britain, we set the benchmark for multimedia publishing excellence with brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, The World of Interiors, House & Garden, Conde Nast Traveller, Tatler, Wired, LOVE, Vanity Fair and Conde Nast Johansens. We inspire across print, digital, social, events, consultancy and - with the Conde Nast College of Fashion & Design - education. With a commitment to delivering beautiful, influential content and brand experiences, our mission is to open the doors to a world of excellence, creativity and passion. * Prepare accurate management accounts for three magazine titles, ensuring that best practice accounting policies are followed. * Responsibility for annual budgeting and forecasting process, including forecast revisions throughout the year. * Provide timely and accurate management support and analysis, identifying key issues including deviations from budgets and forecast revisions. * Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis. * Liaise with brand teams (Managing Editor and Publisher) on a regular basis to support them in understanding the financial performance of their title. * Business partnering support to brand teams. * Ad hoc analysis for Senior Management team and Head Office. * Work closely alongside the wider Finance team as well as other departments, including Editorial Business, Managing Director's office and Head Office. * Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all reporting. * Provide support for annual audit process. * Bank account approver. * Responsible for managing one team member. * Provide financial and business expertise to other ad-hoc projects. * Opportunity for involvement in systems implementation and upgrades. This unique opportunity should appeal to bright commercially astute applicants who fulfil the following selection criteria: * A first or 2:1 degree. * Newly Qualified ACA (or equivalent), with 1st time exam passes * 3-5 years relevant accounting experience * Strong communications, influencing and interpersonal skills and a pro-active approach to challenges. * An ability to think outside the "box" and a desire to use financial skills to help develop and grow the business * High level of accuracy and attention to detail. * Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. * Adaptable and can deliver information with clarity and appropriate to specific audiences.