Location:
London GBCondé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue GQ Glamour CN Traveller Vanity Fair Wired The World of Interiors House & Garden and Tatler among many others.
We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print digital video and social platforms.
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 Firmand 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.
Youll 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.
Were a dog-friendly office plus youll 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 youll 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
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