Finance Business Partner Support- (Contract 5 Months)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Conde Nast Traveller, AD, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Glamour, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's award-winning content reaches 88 million consumers in print, 419 million in digital and 432 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.

The company is headquartered in London and New York and operates in 32 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Middle East, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S, with local license partners across the globe.

Condé Nast Middle East is dedicated to producing high-quality, compelling content that connects with Middle East's most influential audiences. Our vision for our workplace is one that is centered on transparency and respect and with values that bring forward the best in all of us. We are committed to creating a culture where diverse voices and perspectives are encouraged and respected, and where all employees are equally supported in developing their careers — where people can truly be themselves and achieve their best.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Condé Nast is seeking a commercially-minded and proactive Finance Business Partner to provide interim support for the Middle East (ME) market during a finance transformation initiative. This position will support core financial activities and act as a finance partner to business stakeholders, while the permanent resource is redeployed to a global project.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering to step into a visible regional role in a globally recognized media company. You’ll collaborate closely with the ME Head Accountant, Global FP&A, and local operational teams, providing critical support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

Reporting into the Global FP&A Function and partnering with regional and HQ Finance teams, you will be responsible for:

• Monthly Reporting & Analysis: Deliver month-end variance analysis across revenue, OPEX, and headcount, ensuring accurate inputs and clear performance commentary.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support ME budget and forecast cycles through data consolidation, model updates, and scenario analysis.
• Cash Flow & P&L Forecasting: Assist in preparing and reviewing cash flow and P&L forecasts, highlighting variances and business impacts.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with shared services (e.g., Bangalore), and global FP&A to align reporting with group standards.
• Data Management: Ensure data quality and integrity by maintaining reports and running data validation processes.
• Ad Hoc Analysis & Projects: Support commercial initiatives, financial modelling, and ad hoc reporting as required.
• Project Involvement: Provide input on global and regional finance initiatives, ensuring ME-specific impacts are addressed and implemented successfully.
• Month-end reporting: Ensure accurate accounting records are registered by preparing reconciliation processes and journal entries for month-end closing.
• Vendor & Customer Onboarding: Assist with vendor registrations and onboarding processes whenever necessary.
• Audit Support: Assist in providing required documentation and information to auditors.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• 2–4 years of experience in accounting, FP&A, financial analysis, or business partnering in a regional or multinational organization.
• Outstanding Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights.
• Highly organized, self-driven, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build rapport with stakeholders and present financial data in a clear, meaningful way.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools like Power BI, and Tableau is a plus.
• Familiarity with Workday, Oracle EPM, or similar tools is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end closing processes.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Experience working with global stakeholders in a high-profile regional finance role.
• Broad exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering in a dynamic industry.
• The opportunity to develop your analytical and communication skills within a supportive team.
• A strong platform for future growth in commercial or strategic finance roles