Group Commercial Finance Director

What you'll be doing

Future plc is looking for a Group Commercial Finance Director to drive growth across the business and create shareholder value, reporting directly to the Group CFO and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). 

You will drive performance and support Future’s growth plans across the three divisions - B2C, and B2B. The Group Commercial Finance Director will be the main partner support and bring appropriate challenge to hold the divisions accountable for operational and financial results.

You will work with the Executive Leadership Team to deliver Future’s strategic and operational goals - both short-term initiatives and medium-term goals. 

Further to the above, you will work with the Executive Leadership Team to identify growth opportunities (organic, partnerships, M&A) and business risks, and be involved in strategic decision-making based on current trends and expectations for the future.  

Responsible for the P&L for each division you will also continue to develop the Future’s commercial finance department's ability to drive insight from data, ensuring the business has the appropriate analysis and tools to best understand performance.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve …

• A commercial understanding and balance IQ and EQ, driving performance and value creation across an organisation. 
• Exposure to a brand-led organisation (ideally in a PLC), experience with both Organic and M&A-driven growth
• Experience working in a brand-led, multiple revenue stream business
• Experience influencing business decisions based on commercial and financial foundation
• Excellent communication, collaboration and influential skills.

What's in it for you

The expected base salary range for this role is £200k+ depending on experience, plus annual bonus (up to 50% of base) and long-term incentives (up to 50% of base)

This is a role in our London or Bath Office, working at least three days from the office.  International travel, although infrequent, may also be expected.

… 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
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level Professional 2 (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.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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