Finance Business Partner (Commerce & Subscriptions)

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company's portfolio includes many of the world's most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.# Job Description Location:London, GB Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including and , among many others. We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms. Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday). We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture. The Role The Finance Business Partner (Commerce & Subscriptions) will support the Western Europe Commerce and Subscription leadership teams in achieving their growth objectives. This individual will leverage comprehensive reporting and actionable insights to influence decision-making and drive regional strategy across both business lines.This role requires the candidate to act as a central data hub for the region, consolidating complex datasets, driving rigorous forecasting and budgeting processes, and identifying risks and opportunities across markets. They will lead the implementation of consistent reporting standards and provide critical support for long-range planning.The candidate will be based in London and report to the New York-based Executive Director. They will work closely with local market finance teams, business leads, and global FP&A. This position demands the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple time zones and currencies to digest, consolidate, and present key performance trends to senior leadership and the Board.Serve as the lead finance contact for Western Europe Commerce and Subscriptions, inclusive of: Commerce: + Deliver actionable insights through comprehensive reporting to drive decision-making and operational improvements. + Collaborate with global and local business leadership to formulate and execute effective regional strategies. + Proactively identify performance outliers across brands, markets, and inventory to mitigate risks and capitalise on trends. + Lead bi-weekly and quarterly forecasting processes, providing data-driven recommendations to management. + Support the development and refinement of the Commerce Long-Range Plan (LRP). + Prepare high-impact presentation materials for Board of Directors and senior leadership reviews. + Partner with leadership to efficiently manage headcount planning and resource allocation. Subscriptions: + Serve as the central hub for Western Europe subscription data, consolidating insights and updates for regional leadership. + Act as the primary financial advisor to the Western Europe Subscriptions Lead. + Oversee the monthly close process, ensuring the accuracy of variance analysis and financial statements. + Monitor gross profit performance against targets and validate the feasibility of financial goals. + Drive standardisation across local markets by sharing best practices and providing financial guidance. + Enforce consistent accounting classifications and reporting standards across all markets. + Assist in the preparation of materials for Board-level presentations regarding subscription performance. Budgeting: Support the annual budgeting process for the subscription business line. About You: Qualified or equivalent accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, will consider PQ or QBE). Ability to work and collaborate with senior global stakeholders. Ability to translate business requirements into non-technical, lay terms, and vice versa. Proven experience in drawing relevant insights from large data sets, and being a 'voice in the room' to influence subsequent discussions and decisions. Experienced Excel and Google Sheets user. High-level written and verbal communication skills. Ability to extrapolate scenarios from ambiguous data sets with confidence. Ability to establish good working relationships with staff at a variety of levels, across teams and functions. Self-motivated, working on your own initiative. Please submit your CV, which highlights why you'd love to take on this role and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we don't use AI-assisted technology to review applications. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer. You'll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests. We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. We're a dog-friendly office, plus you'll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast. We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you'll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages. Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics. Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, The New Yorker, Glamour, Allure, Bon Appétit, Self and many more. Headquartered in New York and London, the company produces award-winning journalism, content and entertainment for every platform today and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and U.S., and Taiwan.At Condé Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make our world a better place for all.For more information, please visit and for Twitter for Instagram.