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Finance Analyst

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    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
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    Banking & Finance
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You need finance experience, ideally in digital media, skills in Hyperion, Essbase, Workday, Excel, and PowerPoint, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication. Be self-driven and curious.
  • You will support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, analyze variances, streamline processes, and assist in data management for various departments and projects.

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

FAQs

What is the role of a Finance Analyst at Condé Nast?

The Finance Analyst supports the Finance Manager,Content Finance, by working closely with finance teams and business partners across the organization, focusing on global financial views of Editorial & IP Monetisation functions.

Where is the Finance Analyst position located?

The Finance Analyst position is based in our centrally located London office.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include business partnering with market brands, providing financial analysis and reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, tracking the Editorial workforce, and identifying opportunities for process streamlining.

What qualifications are required for the Finance Analyst position?

Candidates should have prior experience in finance and/or business operations, preferably within digital media. Experience with Hyperion, Essbase, and Workday is preferable, as well as strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

What tools or software should the Finance Analyst be proficient in?

The Finance Analyst should be a highly competent user of Excel, PowerPoint, and G-suite, and experience with Hyperion and Workday is preferable.

What type of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a collaborative work environment, with the team coming together in the office three days a week while also supporting hybrid working.

What benefits does Condé Nast offer to its employees?

Condé Nast offers various benefits, including 25 days of holiday, private healthcare, enhanced family leave, a competitive pension scheme, wellness benefits, discounts, and access to the Condé Nast Learning Hub.

How does the company support work-life balance?

Condé Nast supports work-life balance through hybrid working arrangements, core hours, and additional annual leave for life events.

Is prior experience in digital media required for this role?

Yes, prior experience in finance and/or business operations within the digital media sector is required.

How can I apply for the Finance Analyst position?

Interested candidates can apply through the provided application platform, and they may update their resumes or upload cover letters at any time by accessing their candidate profile.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's award-winning content reaches 88 million consumers in print, 419 million in digital and 432 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month. The company is headquartered in New York and London, and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Latin America, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. Launched in 2011, Condé Nast Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution studio that creates programming across film, television, social and digital video and virtual reality.