Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company with a clear purpose, to set the standard for trusted, customer-driven experiences across global racing and sports betting. Guided by our mission to create experiences that fans love, we combine more than 40 years of heritage with bold innovation to deliver award-winning content, data and digital products. With over 400 employees worldwide, our portfolio includes Racing Post, Pickswise, myracing and Free Super Tips, as well as the international marketing agency ICS-digital and ICS-translate. Together, we partner with leading operators, affiliates and media groups to power growth and engagement across the industry.Job Purpose/summary:The Commercial Finance Manager will play a key role working in partnership with the business to drive financial performance and strategy development. This role will have a specific focus on the subscription business while also maintaining broader commercial finance responsibility across business.Key accountabilities/responsibilities:To own the review of monthly reporting on performance of business units to support achievement of business and financial objectivesDevelop and maintain sophisticated subscription financial models to improve forecasting accuracy and support pricing and packaging decisions.Monitor and analyse key subscription metrics (LTV, Churn, ARPU, CAC) to identify growth opportunities and investment returns.Working in the Subscriptions Growth Team to integrate financial strategy into subscription growth initiatives (e.g., paywall changes, new tier launches).Evaluate commercial data effectively and communicate articulately to non-financial stakeholdersIdentify efficiency opportunities and execute in partnership with business executives and Head of Commercial FinanceFortnightly updated forecast of financial performance of business areas including costsDelivery of annual budget and quarterly reforecasts for business unitsFinancial appraisal of potential new opportunities and investment requestsManagement and development of a finance analystWork with the wider Finance Team to maintain an environment of continuous improvementOther ad-hoc duties as required RequirementsQualified accountant Experience working within a subscription-based business.Strong understanding of subscription economics (LTV, CAC, Churn, ARPU) and modeling techniques.Organised, structured and results focusedExcellent attention to detailValues and understands the importance of, and can present information neatly and professionallyProblem solver and innovatorCollaborative, engaging and influencing communication styleCan demonstrate the gravitas to provide insightful challenge to senior executivesGood knowledge of finance systemsIntermediate/Advanced ExcelBenefitsWe offer a range of well-being initiatives, including private medical insurance, excellent parental leave, a working globally policy, mental health support, assistance programs, and social gatherings. We also provide a pension scheme and various other benefit schemes. Plus, we all get our birthdays off work and enjoy 25 days of holiday per year.We’ve also got you covered with life assurance and exclusive perks like the Star card and our Step Further Awards (our employee recognition program) to recognise your dedication. For those working via the hybrid model (in the office and at home) we’ve made commuting easier with our Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme.You can also take advantage of complimentary access to our Racing Post Members Club, complete with an Ultimate Membership. We believe in making a positive impact beyond the workplace, and you'll have the chance to volunteer two days per year with our charity partner.
Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company with a clear purpose, to set the standard for trusted, customer-driven experiences across global racing and sports betting. Guided by our mission to create experiences that fans love, we combine more than 40 years of heritage with bold innovation to deliver award-winning content, data and digital products. With over 400 employees worldwide, our portfolio includes Racing Post, Pickswise, myracing and Free Super Tips, as well as the international marketing agency ICS-digital and ICS-translate. Together, we partner with leading operators, affiliates and media groups to power growth and engagement across the industry.
Job Purpose/summary:
The Commercial Finance Manager will play a key role working in partnership with the business to drive financial performance and strategy development. This role will have a specific focus on the subscription business while also maintaining broader commercial finance responsibility across business.
Key accountabilities/responsibilities:
- To own the review of monthly reporting on performance of business units to support achievement of business and financial objectives
- Develop and maintain sophisticated subscription financial models to improve forecasting accuracy and support pricing and packaging decisions.
- Monitor and analyse key subscription metrics (LTV, Churn, ARPU, CAC) to identify growth opportunities and investment returns.
- Working in the Subscriptions Growth Team to integrate financial strategy into subscription growth initiatives (e.g., paywall changes, new tier launches).
- Evaluate commercial data effectively and communicate articulately to non-financial stakeholders
- Identify efficiency opportunities and execute in partnership with business executives and Head of Commercial Finance
- Fortnightly updated forecast of financial performance of business areas including costs
- Delivery of annual budget and quarterly reforecasts for business units
- Financial appraisal of potential new opportunities and investment requests
- Management and development of a finance analyst
- Work with the wider Finance Team to maintain an environment of continuous improvement
- Other ad-hoc duties as required
Requirements
- Qualified accountant
- Experience working within a subscription-based business.
- Strong understanding of subscription economics (LTV, CAC, Churn, ARPU) and modeling techniques.
- Organised, structured and results focused
- Excellent attention to detail
- Values and understands the importance of, and can present information neatly and professionally
- Problem solver and innovator
- Collaborative, engaging and influencing communication style
- Can demonstrate the gravitas to provide insightful challenge to senior executives
- Good knowledge of finance systems
- Intermediate/Advanced Excel
Benefits
We offer a range of well-being initiatives, including private medical insurance, excellent parental leave, a working globally policy, mental health support, assistance programs, and social gatherings. We also provide a pension scheme and various other benefit schemes. Plus, we all get our birthdays off work and enjoy 25 days of holiday per year.
We’ve also got you covered with life assurance and exclusive perks like the Star card and our Step Further Awards (our employee recognition program) to recognise your dedication. For those working via the hybrid model (in the office and at home) we’ve made commuting easier with our Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme.
You can also take advantage of complimentary access to our Racing Post Members Club, complete with an Ultimate Membership. We believe in making a positive impact beyond the workplace, and you'll have the chance to volunteer two days per year with our charity partner.
Spotlight Sports Group includes Racing Post | MyRacing | Free Super Tips | Pickswise | AllSported | Intellr | ICS-digitalSpotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company specialising in sports betting content and data. We have over 500 staff, and operate multiple award-winning B2C brands including Racing Post, MyRacing, Soccerbase & Free Super Tips in the UK. In the US we operate Pickswise & Fantasy Alarm. Our other businesses in the group are ICS-digital and ICS-translate. Our global B2B division provides sports betting and fantasy sports content, media partnerships (including a joint venture with Spanish publisher, AS) & much more.
Spotlight Sports Group includes Racing Post | MyRacing | Free Super Tips | Pickswise | AllSported | Intellr | ICS-digital
Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company specialising in sports betting content and data. We have over 500 staff, and operate multiple award-winning B2C brands including Racing Post, MyRacing, Soccerbase & Free Super Tips in the UK. In the US we operate Pickswise & Fantasy Alarm. Our other businesses in the group are ICS-digital and ICS-translate. Our global B2B division provides sports betting and fantasy sports content, media partnerships (including a joint venture with Spanish publisher, AS) & much more.
