Commercial Finance Analyst - Global Media & Publishing Company

Wayman Learning Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and well-established media and publishing company as a Commercial Finance Analyst. In this exciting role, you will be a crucial member of the finance team, providing valuable financial analysis and commercial insights to drive business success. You will manage print advertising budgets, engage with key stakeholders, and contribute to strategic planning and forecasting. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a clear path for career progression. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a thriving industry, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in commercial finance/business partnering.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage print advertising budgets and engage with stakeholders.
• Lead monthly and quarterly planning, forecasting, and reviews.
• Contribute to strategy through budget and business plan development.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Commercial Insight

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Forecasting

Investment Appraisal

Communication Skills

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 and 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, engaging with various 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. Work with the commercial teams to track and report on revenue performance and trends within category and title performance.
• Contribute to strategy through the development of budgets, forecasts, and business plans, and develop best practice forecast modeling and trend analytics.
• Own reporting and analysis for different revenue streams.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in 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.