Finance Analyst - Editorial (12 Month FTC)

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Peterborough is seeking a finance professional actively pursuing an accounting qualification to support key reporting functions. You will be responsible for analyzing editorial costs, preparing reports, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience with Excel and SAP, and the ability to communicate effectively across the finance team and wider business. An attractive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports regarding editorial costs.
• Conduct variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Support wider finance team and analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical and data interpretation skills

System skills (Excel, TM1 & SAP)

Identifying risks

Managing complex reporting processes

Proactively identifying opportunities for improvement

Effective communication across stakeholders

Independent working and team collaboration

Education

Active pursuit of professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Excel

TM1

SAP

Job description

Your Team:

Our Finance team has a large part to play in the success of our business. We are based across a few locations, but operate as one team, and work together to create a positive, productive and highly efficient finance department within News UK.

Day to day you will:

• Weekly and Monthly reporting of Times Media Editorial costs
• Variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Completion of the monthly reporting, reconciling actual spend to management reporting and understanding as well as communicating the reason for any underspend or overspend
• Preparation of budget and forecast for specific cost lines
• Updating savings trackers
• Preparation of weekly and monthly desk reports and going through them with the Times Media Finance Manager and desk heads
• Preparation of other monthly reports or adhoc analysis (including headcount)
• Balance sheet reconciliations and analysis for all Times Media Editorial accounts including the reporting of the movements to the Times Media and NGN FDs
• Coding of Newswires invoices for all of Editorial
• Support the wider team (Sales & Marketing and Editorial), provide cover for team members

What we’re looking for from you:

We’re looking for someone actively studying for a professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA) and with experience. We want someone who really wants to make a difference. Some of the skills you will need include:

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, underpinned by system skills (Excel, TM1 & SAP)
• Identifying risks - flagging any issues on a timely basis
• Ability to manage complex reporting processes and perform data analysis on large and incomplete data sets, explaining trends and presenting conclusions to non-finance stakeholders
• Proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, simplification and efficiencies
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the Times Media titles and their key drivers
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to ask questions and improve processes
• Communicating effectively across a wide range of stakeholders including Finance Directors, Managing Editors Office and Times Media - Finance Manager
• Effectively organising, prioritising and identifying key focus areas
• Managing numbers reported in the P&A and key areas of risk on the balance sheet as well as flagging any risks or opportunities accordingly
• Capable of working independently on own initiative and within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of TheTimes Media brand
• Develop effective relationships with finance colleagues and business stakeholders, ability to manage expectations and challenge existing thinking

If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone’s potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes
• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

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