Finance and Commercial Analyst (9-months FTC)

Igloo Books Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in book publishing is seeking a Finance and Commercial Analyst for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role involves providing strategic and analytical support, preparing financial reports, and analyzing commercial performance to drive profitability. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis skills, commercial acumen, and advanced Excel proficiency. The position offers a hybrid working pattern, requiring a minimum of two days in the office.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in a finance or commercial analysis role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial data and business performance.
• Prepare and analyse YTD sales and GM reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Commercial Acumen

Excel

Stock Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Finance or Commercial Analysis Degree

Job description

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Job title: Finance and Commercial Analyst (9-months FTC)

Reporting to: Finance Director

Location: Cottage Farm, Mears Ashby Road, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BJ

Working pattern: Hybrid- minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home

Department: Finance

General Summary

Igloo Books is seeking a commercial analyst, who will play a key role in providing strategic and analytical support across the business. This role involves preparing financial reports, analysing commercial performance, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing insights that drive business performance and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse financial data and business performance to provide actionable insights
• Prepare and analyse YTD sales, returns, and GM and contribution reports for all global territories
• Track invoice and order margins by region
• Stock Reporting, Forecasting & Open-to-Buy. Deliver monthly stock reports and manage OTB planning and forecasting
• Royalty Forecasting & Analysis. Maintain and analyse SEA/MENA Disney royalty tracker and prepare and submit global Disney royalty forecasts
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
• Work closely with sales and finance teams to assess financial impact of business initiatives.
• Provide pricing analysis, profitability reviews, and margin analysis.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to improve decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong Financial Analysis Skills: Ability to interpret and report on sales, gross margin, and profitability across multiple territories and products.
• Commercial Acumen - Understands commercial drivers such as pricing, stock management, and royalties, and can link financial data to business strategy.
• Advanced Excel & Data Handling Proficiency - Skilled in Excel for calculations, modelling, and analysis
• Stock & Forecasting Knowledge - Experience in stock reporting, open-to-buy planning, and forecasting, ideally in a retail or product-based environment.
• Royalty Reporting Experience - Familiarity with licensing/royalty structures and experience managing forecasts and reporting (e.g. Disney or similar licensors).
• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management - Able to present financial insights clearly to finance, sales, and executive teams; works effectively across departments and territories.
• Organisation & Time Management - Capable of managing multiple recurring tasks (weekly/monthly reports, forecasts) alongside ad-hoc requests.
• Problem-Solving & Initiative - Proactive in identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Collaborative team player with a flexible approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to think strategically.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• 2–5 years’ experience in a finance or commercial analysis role.

Additional Requirements

• Undertake any other duties as requested by their line manager, commensurate with the role.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward in hearing from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Finance

• Industries

  Book Publishing

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