Commercial Finance Analyst

Financial Times
London

About Us

The Financial Times is one of the worlds leading news organisations globally recognised for its authority integrity and accuracy with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

At the FT curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here youre given the chance to reach millions create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm collaborative culture youll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth career aspirations and wellbeing.

Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path youll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Business Analyst to support FT Specialist EU financial operations. This role will work closely with finance and business teams to ensure accurate reporting insightful analysis and process improvements across revenue and cost management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver weekly monthly and quarterly financial results reporting and analysis

  • Perform accurate month-end processing of FT Specialist EU revenues and costs with variance analysis

  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts with high standards of accuracy and record-keeping

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to process sales commissions

  • Build strong business knowledge and stakeholder relationships

  • Support preparation of quarterly forecasts for revenue and costs

  • Contribute to process improvements and identify automation opportunities

  • Assist with external audits by providing documentation and analysis

  • Carry out ad hoc tasks aligned with business and finance needs

Required Skills and Experience

  • Skilled in financial analysis and modelling with advanced Excel proficiency

  • Strong understanding of how financial outcomes relate to business drivers

  • Effective communicator confident in sharing insights with varied stakeholders

  • Knowledge of IFRS15 and revenue recognition for new/modified contracts

  • Organised with a methodical approach and ability to manage competing deadlines

  • Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset

Desirable

  • Experience in FP&A management accounting or commercial finance

  • Progress toward ACCA or CIMA qualification

  • Background in media or B2B subscription businesses

  • Familiarity with Oracle Essbase and Google Sheets

Whats in it for You

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave medical cover inclusive parental leave packages subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

Weve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions email and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further Information

At the FT we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills experience and qualifications.
Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site and the FT will never ask for financial information payments or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity please contact .

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Posted 2025-12-09

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