Commercial Finance Analyst - Global Media & Publishing Company

Wayman Learning Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Global Media & Publishing company in Central London is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst. This role involves financial analysis, budget ownership, and partnering with business owners to enhance financial strategy. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in commercial finance, offering a competitive salary of £60,000 plus benefits and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in commercial finance.
• Experience in print and digital advertising preferred.
• Strong ability in stakeholder communication and resolving issues.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of print advertising budgets and stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly planning, forecasting, and reviews.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and best practice forecast modeling.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst - Global Media & Publishing Company

Role: Commercial Finance Analyst - Global Media & Publishing Company

Location: Central London (hybrid working)

Salary: £60,000 plus bonus and benefits

The role: This role is working for a very exciting and well-established Media and Publishing business with a brilliant brand in the sector and exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Commercial Finance Analyst opportunity reporting directly to the Commercial Finance Manager. You will be a core member of the wider finance team and play a key part in supporting and strengthening the finance function. You will work with key business owners by providing financial analysis, commercial insight to help drive results for the business. You will be the key business partner to two elements of the business that will be covering high-growth areas. The individual will have ownership of the overall print advertising budgets meaning you'll also be engaging with a number of stakeholders across the business. This role comes with a very competitive salary, benefits, hybrid working and a clear path to progression in the future.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the overall print advertising budgets means you'll also be engaging with a number of stakeholders across the business.
• Ownership of monthly and quarterly planning, forecasting and review processes. Challenging planning assumptions across multiple teams to ensure accuracy and identify risks and opportunities. Own, upkeep and be the expert on detailed commercial plans
• Undertake investment appraisal and business cases for new campaigns and incentives, including post investment reviews. Working with the commercial teams to track and report on revenue performance and the trends within category and title performance
• Contribute to strategy through the development of budgets, forecasts and business plans and develop best practise forecast modelling and trend analytics
• Own reporting and analysis for different revenue streams

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a commercial finance/business partnering roles within a listed company
• Experience across print and digital advertising, e-commerce and affiliate revenues desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in partnering with stakeholders
• Confident in identifying, resolving, and escalating key points and issues
• Experience in a Publishing/Media business, or a similar industry desirable but not essential

Application

To be considered for this Commercial Finance Analyst position please forward a CV as soon as possible

Locations London Remote status Hybrid