Finance Manager (Free cash Flow) in London

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Location: London, GB

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday). We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

The Role

The Free Cash Flow Manager will be responsible for cash flow budget and forecasting activities, including partnering with our market finance teams to improve forecasting accuracy. Also responsible for driving working capital initiatives, serving as a key partner to Finance and business operations, translating financial insights into actionable strategies that optimise cash generation. The candidate must be organised, analytical, self-directed and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have technical accounting knowledge, and have qualified as a Chartered Accountant, ideally from a “Big 4” Accountancy Firm, and ideally has post qualifying experience working within a cash flow / working capital remit in a large multinational company.

What will you be doing?

• Consolidate and report the global free cash flow budget and quarterly forecasts to senior management
• Review and analyse balance sheet forecasts and be able to challenge assumptions
• Work with stakeholders globally to continuously improve free cash flow forecasting by developing / enhancing integrated financial models linking P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Leveraging current systems (Oracle EPM & Workday) to create streamlined driver based forecasting
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting short- and long-term cash flow performance
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve working capital performance and support implementation of structural improvements
• Create a consolidated cash flow report for the group to reconcile management free cash flow to treasury cash flow
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc balance sheet analysis

About You:

• Technically strong accountant with balance sheet reporting & forecasting experience in a large global company environment
• Experience in financial modelling with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Previous experience in working capital optimisation
• Ability to apply financial skills, technical principles and best practice to add value to the business and influence stakeholders
• Ability to present and explain complex financials to a range of stakeholders including senior management
• Demonstrable organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative and a proactive approach to challenges
• Qualified accountant (ACA (strongly preferred) /ACCA/CIMA), ideally from big 4 Global Accountancy Firm, minimum 1 year PQE
• Advanced use of spreadsheets (Excel and/or Google Sheets) and prior exposure to financial systems (Oracle EPM and Workday desired but not required)
• Media experience preferable but not essential

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
• We’re a dog-friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages.
• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.