Future B2C is a leading global platform dedicated to inspiring, entertaining, and fuelling the passions of millions of consumers every day. Leveraging an expansive digital footprint of world-class, trusted heritage brands, spanning technology, gaming, entertainment, and lifestyle, we connect highly engaged audiences with the content, communities, and products they love.
Our B2C teams are the driving force behind the content that shapes consumer decisions worldwide. Joining us means working alongside passionate experts to create meaningful experiences, scale iconic global media brands, and innovate within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What you'll be doing...
The role is a key senior finance position, reporting into the Group Commercial Finance Director with a strong dotted line to the Chief Revenue Officer, Executive VP of eCommerce and their senior leadership teams. This role requires a strategic growth mindset, using data and insights to identify risks and opportunities for the division.
The Finance Director is the lead commercial business partner to the Global Ad Sales teams, with responsibility for ad sales revenue and related gross contribution for the division. This role leads on all forecasting and budgeting areas of responsibility for this area, noted in detail below.
The Finance Director is a senior leader driving and supporting continuing process improvement and best practice within both the Commercial Finance team and the wider finance function, responsible for developing and managing a team of commercial finance business partners, fostering an inclusive and growth mindset.
Experience that will put you ahead of the curve...
- Effective communication at a C-suite level, distilling important financial and operational data into insightful and succinct messaging.
- Evidence of developing insights to drive strategic decision-making at an executive level. A proactive problem-solving attitude.
- Commercial industry experience
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across Finance, business leaders and operational teams, including the ability to quickly absorb and apply new information.
- Successful management and delivery of team performance, including effective management of conflict if required
- Proactive approach to work, with an enquiring mind with strong analysis, numeracy skills and the willingness to take leadership of complex/difficult tasks.
- Able to strike the right balance between challenge and support across the organisation at all levels.
- Effective prioritisation of workloads and initiatives which deliver results in a timely and relevant manner.
- Able to service business leaders in North America (Central Eastern Time GMT -5-7hrs) and adapt working hours appropriately.
- Proven ability to present complex financial information to various stakeholders in the organisation in a clear and easy to understand format.
- At all times, demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, teamwork and flexibility.
- Qualified Accountant CPA/ACA/ACCA
What's in it for you...
The expected range for this role is £110,000 - £140,000
This is a Hybrid role from our Bath or London Office, working 2 days from the office, 3 from home
… Plus more great perks, which include;
- Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
Internal job family level P2
Who are we...
We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.
We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!
Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future
We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.
Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.
Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-HD1