Job Description
Finance Business Partner - Publishing (D2C)
World-renowned publishing house shaping culture, creativity, and ideas are seeking a qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA Senior Finance Business Partner with a strong understanding of the direct-to-consumer (DTC) of exceptional calibre to join a small but highly successful team, delivering strategic financial analysis and commercial insight that underpins their continued success.
The Role
As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role supporting the CEO, CFO, and wider Senior Management Group, providing incisive, high-quality financial analysis that informs strategic decisions, optimises investment, and drives performance across our creative and commercial portfolio.
You will combine a deep understanding of finance with strong business acumen, acting as both a strategic advisor and hands-on practitioner able to operate seamlessly from boardroom to detail with a strong understanding of the direct-to-consumer (DTC) business model.
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner closely with the CEO, CFO, and senior leaders to influence strategy, investment, and long-term planning.
* Lead all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance insight to support growth and innovation.
* Deliver clear, commercially focused Board reporting, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
* Drive pricing, profitability, and investment analysis through robust financial modelling and scenario planning.
* Develop and monitor meaningful KPIs and dashboards aligned to strategic objectives and DTC performance drivers.
* Act as a trusted challenger - balancing ambition with sound financial discipline.
* Take the lead as an advanced Oracle NetSuite superuser, building and optimising reporting tools for enhanced insight and efficiency.
* Leverage your expertise in royalty reporting and contractual interpretation, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement.
* Provide commercial tax analysis and support the annual audit process.
* Champion continuous improvement across systems, processes, and cross-functional initiatives.
About You:
You are a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with proven experience in commercial finance or business partnering roles at a senior level. You combine robust technical expertise with exceptional analytical and communication skills, possessing a natural ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insight.
You'll Bring:
* Strong experience within a global, direct-to-consumer (DTC) business model, ideally driven by omni-channel marketing.
* Significant experience influencing and partnering with senior business leaders.
* A strong grounding in budgeting, forecasting, and financial control, paired with a highly commercial mindset.
* Expertise in Oracle NetSuite - including the design of saved searches, reporting, and dashboards.
* A track record of delivering strategic insight and tangible outcomes in fast-paced, global environments.
* Advanced analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and scenario planning.
* Exceptional attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative approach.
The Person
A commercially astute, strategic thinker with a passion for creativity and culture. You inspire trust, communicate with clarity, and thrive in dynamic, high-performing environments. Above all, you bring energy, integrity, and a solutions-focused mindset to everything you do.
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world's most respected publishing houses - where financial excellence meets creative ambition. Apply now to embark on a role that combines commercial impact with cultural influence.
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