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Finance Director, B2C Media
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Finance Director, B2C Media
Senior Finance Director - B2C Commercial Finance (Global Ad Sales)
Location: Hybrid (Bath or London office, 2 days in-office/3 days remote) Salary: £110,000 – £140,000
About Future
Future is a leading global B2C platform dedicated to inspiring, entertaining, and fuelling millions of consumer passions through 100+ trusted heritage brands across:
- Technology
- Gaming
- Entertainment
- Lifestyle
We connect deeply engaged audiences with content, communities, and products they love, shaping consumer decisions worldwide.
Our B2C finance teams drive the content and global brands that empower these connections. You’ll work alongside expert collaborators to create impactful experiences, scale media brands, and innovate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
About the Role
This is a strategic senior finance position, reporting to the Group Commercial Finance Director with a dotted-line relationship to the Chief Revenue Officer, Executive VP of eCommerce, and their senior leadership teams. Key responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Commercial Finance Leadership
- Serve as the primary commercial finance business partner to Global Ad Sales teams, owning ad sales revenue forecast, contribution, and profitability for the division.
- Develop and maintain Ad Sales budgets and forecasts to support revenue growth and risk management.
- Align financial strategies with commercial objectives, identifying growth opportunities and envisioning solutions.
- Champion innovative thinking across finance and revenue teams to drive value and agility.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead the Commercial Finance team, fostering growth, best practice, and process improvement.
- Mentor commercial finance business partners and encourage a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and enterprise-minded thinking.
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Global Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner across Finance, business leaders, and operational teams to distil financial insights into actionable decisions.
- Work in cross-timezone synergy with key European sub-Sahara and North American stakeholders (Central Eastern Time, GMT –5 to –7).
Commercial & Financial Analysis
- Utilise creative data and analytics to manages risks, drive efficiency, and uncover growth potential.
- Present complex financial information clearly to all stakeholders, ensuring timely and impactful communication.
Culture & Team Impact
- Deliver results by balancing challenge and encouragement across the organisation, from entry-level to executive.
- Promote commercial awareness, flexibility, and proactive problem-solving within teams.
What You’ll Bring to the Table
Essential Requirements
- Strong regional/industry experience (preferably in global commercial media/advertising).
- Qualified accountant qualification (CPA, ACA, or ACCA).
- Evidenced experience in high-level stakeholder management and strategic decision-making using financial insights.
Key Attributes & Skills
- C-suite communication skills – converting nuanced financial/operational data into concise, insightful messaging.
- Proactive, analytical problem-solving mindset with the drive to lead complex or difficult tasks.
- abilidad to distil and prioritise workloads effectively (businesses operate across timezones; adaptability is critical).
- Exceptional team leadership and conflict resolution abilities in fast-paced environments.
- Strong commercial awareness and adaptability to business dynamics.
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Benefits
Beyond the competitive salary of £110,000–£140,000, you’ll enjoy: ✔ Hybrid working (2 office days based in Bath or London / 3 remote working days). ✔ Share Scheme – Invest in Future’s growth through our Short-in-Service Incentive Plan. ✔ Profit Share – Quarter-end bonuses for collective success. ✔ Referral Bonus – £500 for each successful new hire recommended by you. ✔ Well-being support via careers-focused coaching programmes and mental health resources. ✔ Uncapped leave, reflecting Future’s trust in developing your best work.
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Who We Are
We are the expert in specialist media, connecting more than 3,000 employees across 200+ brands with passionate consumers. Whether through analysis-heavy websites, libraries for gamers, or philanthropic initiatives, we play an active role in education, inspiration, and digital discovery.
Our vision: To embody and unlock new horizons, building on sustainable momentum. We welcome driven, ambitious people who share this vision.
Our Future, Our Responsibility: Inclusion & Diversity
Celebrating and championing diversity to spark creativity:
- Ordered walls, ordered minds – diverse backgrounds feed innovation.
- Inclusive recruitment and career development to value and empower everyone.
Fair hiring bricks:
- Access for all talents, reflecting the global Future we stand for.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Equity is scotch. Please contact us if you require any support during your application process to ensure we create the best possible experience for you.
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