Finance Analyst

at  Conde Nast

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 Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.
We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe.
The Role
The Finance Analyst in Condé Nast Britain will report to the Finance Manager, Content Finance and will work closely with finance teams and business partners across the organisation, based in various markets. The Content Finance team is split across the UK and US, with a focus on rolling up the global financial view of our Editorial & IP Monetisation functions. This position will be based in our centrally located London office.
Successful candidates will be adaptable, quick learners, who work well in a fast-paced environment. They will have strong analytical skills, comfortable in working with large data models, a passion for uncovering new ways of working with data and presenting this data in a clear, concise and impactful way. They will focus on efficiency and controls to ensure output is correct and verifiable against the source data (i.e. data integrity & “one version of the truth”).

What will you be doing?

• Support UK Finance Manager in direct business partnering with single market and regional European brands and Departments as well as the Licensing function, including Media, Education, Product and Hospitality
• Provide Adhoc support for deeper analysis into variances, and cost details out of Workday, EPM or other data sources in a timely and consultative manner
• Provide tracking tools to review the size and structure of the Editorial workforce to enable more accurate budgeting and forecasting
• Monthly reporting and deeper analysis of local market budget risk/opportunities
• Provide project and task specific support to all members of the content finance org, including but not limited to local workday detail, run rate analysis and non-US special projects
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by vetting and aiding in template creation
• Support monthly close tracking to pre-empt errors before close of accounts
• Identify and communicate opportunities to streamline and automate financial reporting processes as a liaison between content finance and the FP&A Reporting team
• Work with the wider Finance team to ensure consistency across functional and management reporting
• Monitor changes to EPM reporting and changes in financial geography and communicate ramifications to Content Finance team
• Help to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reports originating from FP&A reporting teams during initial onboarding and ramp up period

Who you are?

• Prior experience in finance and/or business operations, preferably within digital media, is required.
• Experience with Hyperion, Essbase, Workday preferable.
• Highly competent user of Excel, PowerPoint, G-suite
• A genuine interest in financial analysis and reporting
• An excellent communicator
• Solid analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Curious about the evolution of the media industry
• Self-driven with ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Proven team player with an enthusiastic approach and a proactive approach to creative problem solving

Where will you be?
We value collaboration, and our team comes together in the office three days a week. Our Adelphi office spans three floors, offering amazing views of the Thames and easy access to the amenities of The Strand. We truly love working here!
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity workplace. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted based on years of experience. Salary is also commensurate with experience.

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for life events
• Hybrid working and core hours
• Competitive pension scheme
• Bupa Private Healthcare
• Enhanced maternity leave and family leave
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Bring your dog to work
• A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts
• Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions
• Employee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce
• Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and training, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages

What happens next?
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

• Support UK Finance Manager in direct business partnering with single market and regional European brands and Departments as well as the Licensing function, including Media, Education, Product and Hospitality
• Provide Adhoc support for deeper analysis into variances, and cost details out of Workday, EPM or other data sources in a timely and consultative manner
• Provide tracking tools to review the size and structure of the Editorial workforce to enable more accurate budgeting and forecasting
• Monthly reporting and deeper analysis of local market budget risk/opportunities
• Provide project and task specific support to all members of the content finance org, including but not limited to local workday detail, run rate analysis and non-US special projects
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by vetting and aiding in template creation
• Support monthly close tracking to pre-empt errors before close of accounts
• Identify and communicate opportunities to streamline and automate financial reporting processes as a liaison between content finance and the FP&A Reporting team
• Work with the wider Finance team to ensure consistency across functional and management reporting
• Monitor changes to EPM reporting and changes in financial geography and communicate ramifications to Content Finance team
• Help to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reports originating from FP&A reporting teams during initial onboarding and ramp up perio