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Transform the literary world with Bloomsbury Publishing as a Senior Finance Business Partner in an iconic company nurturing Nobel to Potter
Overview
Salary £70000
Location London, UK - Hybrid
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Hybrid (In-person ~2 days / week)- UK
Expires Expires at anytime
Bloomsbury Publishing is an illustrious independent publisher known for its prestigious portfolio including Nobel, Pulitzer, and Booker Prize winners, and for being the original publisher of the Harry Potter series. With a global presence in major cities, Bloomsbury offers a vibrant and creative environment for employees to contribute to the legacy of literature.
Role Summary:
- Preparation of financial reports for executive leadership and board members.
- Development of budget presentations, reforecasts, and strategic plans.
- Strengthening stakeholder relationships and aiding in strategic business decisions.
- Engagement in complex financial project work and modelling.
Role Requirements:
- Must be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Proven experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders.
- Skilled in delivering forecasts in a commercial environment.
- Track record of enhancing process and systems improvements.
- Ability to identify and manage business risks and opportunities.
Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, extensive holiday time including Christmas company holiday, personal wellness days, flexible Fridays, travel support, healthcare plan, vibrant company culture with employee-focused events, staff networks and access to exclusive publishing resources.
Application Process Details:
- Submit your CV and cover letter via the 'APPLY NOW' button by 31st March 2024.
- Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, and early closure of the application process is possible.
Bloomsbury is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply and providing reasonable adjustments as needed. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UK.
Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney.
The role of Senior Finance Business Partner sits within the Finance department located at Bloomsbury’s Head Office in Bedford Square, London. The Senior Finance Business Partner is responsible for preparing reporting for the Group’s EC and Board on performance against budget and prior year, as well as preparing presentations on the budget, reforecasts and 5 year strategic plan. The role requires a business partner who is highly successful at managing relationships with senior stakeholders. There is an opportunity to be involved in complex project work and modelling to help support the business to deliver its strategy.
Job requirements include being a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience of business partnering with senior stakeholders to help deliver on business objectives. Experience of delivering forecasts in a high pressure, commercial environment. Demonstrable experience of delivering process and systems improvements. Able to identify and raise risks, threats and opportunities.
Benefits include a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred), 25 days holiday plus 3.5 days Christmas company holiday, Two paid Personal Wellness Days, Flexible Fridays, Season Ticket Loan, Share save Scheme, AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance), In-house Doctor, Eye care Voucher Scheme, Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks and 21 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources.
Applications details: Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 31st March 2024.
Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.
Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
