Commercial Finance Manager

Simon & Schuster; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and rapidly expanding company seeks a motivated Commercial Finance Manager to join its Adult Publishing Division. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic financial support, conduct robust analysis, and collaborate with various teams to enhance profitability. Ideal for a commercially minded finance professional, this position promises excellent career growth. The successful candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, making impactful recommendations to drive business success. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to its mission of delivering quality content to readers worldwide.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of post-qualification experience in commercial finance.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial support and analysis for the Adult Publishing Division.
• Collaborate with teams to evaluate financial performance and support initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

06 May 2025

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, in all printed, digital, and audio formats. Its distinguished roster includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, winners of prestigious literary honours and awards. The company encompasses numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, and Simon & Schuster Audio, along with international offices in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom. Its works reach readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information, visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

The Job Profile

Simon & Schuster UK is seeking a motivated Commercial Finance professional for this newly created role within the Commercial Finance team. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, the successful candidate will provide strategic financial support, robust analysis, cost control, and commercial insights, with recommendations to enhance profitability and support business decisions across the Adult Publishing Division.

The Job Role

As the Commercial Finance Manager for the Adult Publishing Division, you will offer financial insight and support throughout the publishing lifecycle, from acquisition to post-publication analysis.

You will collaborate with Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Publicity, and Production teams to provide commercial guidance, evaluate financial performance, and support strategic initiatives through financial modelling, cost control, and clear, data-driven recommendations.

With guidance from the Head of Commercial Finance, you will lead monthly divisional meetings, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to inform decision-making and drive profitability.

This role presents excellent opportunities for career growth within a dynamic, rapidly expanding company—ideal for a commercially minded finance professional eager to advance their career.

The Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a similar commercial finance or financial reporting role. They should have a strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business partnering, preferably within a publishing or media environment.

Essential skills include excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Attention to detail, deadline management, and a proactive problem-solving approach are crucial.

Experience working with senior stakeholders and providing insightful financial recommendations to improve business performance is highly desirable.

Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or gender expression. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where opportunity, access, resources, and rewards are available to all.

Employees hired for this or any other role at Simon & Schuster UK will be subject to company policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and will be eligible for the benefits plans provided.