Commercial Analyst, A&P Special Projects FTC

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company based in Greater London is looking for a Commercial Analyst to support data-driven projects. This role involves managing large datasets, conducting detailed data analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be numerate, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, extensive benefits such as wellness days and career development opportunities, along with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Christmas company holiday

Two paid Personal Wellness Days

Flexible Fridays

Season Ticket Loan

AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)

Free access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Experience in book publishing preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing project work by managing large datasets.
• Analyse data and create dashboards for business insights.
• Collect and analyse sales data across various metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Excel (IF, VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Bloomsbury is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Commercial Analyst with attention to detail. This FTC position will play a key role in supporting the Senior Commercial Analyst with on‑going project work and more broadly in providing insight and data for the Academic & Professional Division as required.

• Support on‑going project work by managing and updating large datasets with a high level of accuracy and communicating progress clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Analyse data strategically, create dashboards, and conduct in-depth data analysis to address critical business queries.
• Transform raw data into actionable information that can support our business queries with data‑driven answers and compelling narratives.
• Collect and analyse sales data across formats, regions, and categories.
• Define, track and report on KPIs determined in consultation with management.
• Build relationships (both virtually and in person) and manage stakeholders within a matrix business.
• Provide ad‑hoc analysis and projects across the Division.
• Pro‑active self‑starter with a mature and organised approach who can work independently.
• Experience in book publishing is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to bring numbers alive to non‑finance staff.
• Numerate and strong on detail.
• Confident to challenge the status quo.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (IF statements, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS).
• Hybrid working pattern: 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 – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week
• Work Anywherenight – for two weeks of any calendar year (minimum one week, maximum two weeks)
• Season Ticket Loan
• Share Save Scheme
• Learning & Development – Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal & IPG Skills Hub
• AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
• Peppy Health App
• In‑house Doctor
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, Parents & Guardians, Carers, Multi‑Faith and Mental Health First Aiders trained across UK offices)
• Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources