Commercial Analyst, A&P Special Projects FTC

Bloomsbury Publishing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company is seeking an enthusiastic Commercial Analyst in London. This full-time position offers a hybrid working pattern and a salary between £36,000 and £42,500. The successful candidate will support the Senior Commercial Analyst through project work, data analysis, and KPI management. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial. Join a dynamic team in a vibrant environment that values diversity and offers excellent benefits, including personal wellness days and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

25 days holiday plus 3.5 days Christmas holiday

Two paid Personal Wellness Days

Flexible Fridays

Share Save Scheme

AXA Healthcare Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in book publishing is preferred but not essential.
• Confident to challenge the status quo.
• Mature and organised approach to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update large datasets with accuracy.
• Analyse data strategically and create dashboards.
• Transform raw data into actionable information.
• Collect and analyse sales data across formats and regions.
• Define and track KPIs in consultation with management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive self-starter

Job description

The opportunity

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.

The role

• 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 and 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.

Knowledge skills and experience

• 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).

Additional information

Salary: £36,000 - £42,500 per annum

The role is a full‑time 12‑month fixed‑term contract position to start as soon as possible.

The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3DP on a hybrid‑working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days are Wednesdays / Thursdays.

Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.

Please apply with a CV addressed to Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the APPLY NOW button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on 21st November 2025.

Bloomsbury Benefits

• 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

EEO statement

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, be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.