An exciting opportunity for a recently qualified candidate looking to step into the exciting world of Commercial Finance. This role reports to the Head of Commercial Finance.

The Finance Business Partner will work closely with senior management and product managers to provide financial support and guidance on product performance whilst assisting with the development of long- and short-term plans.

Role duties and responsibilities:

·Act as a trusted partner to members of the senior leadership team, providing the right balance of challenge and support around commercial decision making

·Be the primary interface between the portfolio team and UK finance function

·Preparing business cases to support new investment, strategic and other business decisions

·Providing support to ensure key operational, commercial, and financial targets are delivered

·Pro-active use (and development) of analytical techniques and models to influence business decision making

·Responsible for the production of Product reporting including monthly forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for P&L and capex

·Responsible for the production of monthly forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for other operational cost areas

·Regular deep dive into Product contract performance

·Quarterly review of risk /opportunities on rent balance sheet accounts

·Support the Head of Commercial Finance with ad hoc requests

·Provide holiday cover for other members of the team if necessary

·Predominantly Woking/home-based location with the occasional visit to London for Stakeholder engagement

Skills and attributes:

·Newly qualified/1-year PQE

·Minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant partnering/analytical role

·Significant analytical skillset, including the utilisation of BI and reporting tools

Strong abilities:

·Able to solve complex problems

·Excellent communication skills with ability to build relationships

·Strong influencing and interpersonal skills

·High level of commercial acumen

·Team player

·Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages

·Professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA

Who are we?

Our mission is To Create the Future of Media, transforming our estate to the benefit of all our stakeholders, through data-driven innovations and infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide both A Platform for Brands & A Platform for Good, delivering on advertisers’ media objectives whilst having a positive impact on the world around us.

Clear Channel UK is one of the UK’s largest Out of Home media and infrastructure companies, operating more than 35,000 advertising sites nationwide and employing 600+ people