Finance Business Partner, Madrid

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Condé Nast is one of the world's most renowned media companies creating and distributing every type of media today - print, video and film, digital, audio and social - widening our influence through technological innovation and by fully leveraging the global infrastructure we've built for over a century.

With a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 markets through print, digital, video and social platforms, Condé Nast is home to some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired, Architectural Digest (AD) and Condé Nast Traveler.

The company is headquartered in London and New York, and operates in 32 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local license partners across the globe.

Position Overview

Condé Nast is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Finance Business Partner to join our Spain team. Reporting to the Spain’s Head of FP&A, will be part of our EMEA Finance Business Partnering team and will collaborate closely with the local leadership team and other European and Global stakeholders to provide strategic financial insights, drive business performance and support the decision making process.

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsibility for annual budgeting and forecasting process, including forecast revisions throughout the year for assigned brands and/or functions (which could be Commercial, Editorial, Enabling Functions…), working under the standards set by Corporate FP&A and in conjunction with EMEA and Global Functional Finance Business Partnering teams.
2. Provide timely and accurate management support and analysis, identifying key issues, including deviations from budgets and forecast revisions for assigned brands and/or functions during month end.
3. Partnering with the Controlling team to ensure that actual results are presented in a timely and accurate manner and that input is received to assist in the preparation of variance analysis and commentary.
4. Assemble and summarise data to structure understandable reports on financial statements, track and determine financial performance by analysing actual results in comparison with forecasts (variance analysis), risks and opportunities.
5. Develop dynamic and refreshable functional reporting packages to be presented in regular business status updates with relevant business teams.
6. Become a trusted resource of overall brand/functional performance for key stakeholders.
7. Work hand in hand with business providing support as required in understanding functional financial performance.
8. Maintain a strong relationship with relevant stakeholders to gain insight into functional performance and opportunities, and the subsequent impact on financial plans and forecasts.
9. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all reporting.
10. Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
11. Provide ad hoc analysis in support of business development opportunities, and internal investment requests, in an effort to unlock new revenue streams.
12. Be an active member in the EMEA and Global Finance team participating in European/functional special projects.
13. Ad Hoc duties and the ability to be flexible.

Skills and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field. A qualified accountant title (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) would be an advantage.
2. From 5 to 10 years of experience in related roles. Preferably with a focus on Commercial Finance and a deep understanding of sales and marketing dynamics.
3. Experience in the industry or relevant sectors is highly desirable.
4. Proficiency in the use of emerging data technologies, capabilities, practises and strategies.
5. Strong communications, influencing and interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
6. Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
7. An ability to think outside the “box” and a desire to use financial skills to help develop and grow the business.
8. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
9. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
10. Adaptable and can deliver information with clarity, in business language and appropriate to specific audiences.
11. Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly communicate key insights and takeaways underpinned by sound analysis.
12. Experience working with stakeholders at different levels to consolidate disparate information and turn it into streamlined reporting.
13. Ability to empathize with stakeholders in the process of gathering information and evaluating needs.

Competencies required for this role include:

1. Financial Expertise: Demonstrate a deep understanding of financial management, accounting principles, and financial/management reporting.
2. Strategic Vision: Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the overall business objectives and growth plans.
3. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrate exceptional analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify patterns, and provide actionable insights.
4. Business Acumen: Demonstrate a keen understanding of the industry, market trends, and competitive landscape in the country.
5. Communication and Collaboration: Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
6. Adaptability and Agility: Display a flexible and adaptable approach in a fast-paced and ever-changing business environment.
7. Ethical Conduct: Maintain the highest level of ethical conduct, integrity, and confidentiality in handling financial matters.
8. Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function.
9. Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving financial targets and meeting deadlines.
10. Risk Management: Possess a strong risk management mindset to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.