Junior Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Title: Junior Commercial Finance Analyst

Location: Central London

Hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office

Salary: up to £33,500 (depending on relevant experience)

Reports to: Commercial Manager

Cedar have partnered with a household name in publishing who are recruiting a commercially minded Junior Commercial Finance Analyst with a passion for publishing and reading. This role involves supporting the HQ Commercial Finance team in delivering exceptional service to the publishing department. Responsibilities span budgeting, forecasting, month-end analysis, acquisition P&Ls, profitability reviews, and royalties reporting. Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-finance colleagues are crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support budgeting and forecasting by ensuring accuracy, liaising with publishing teams, and preparing reports.
2. Assist with the preparation of acquisition cases and maintain a financial pipeline for performance analysis.
3. Perform month-end tasks including provisions, accruals, and profitability reviews with high attention to detail.
4. Deliver timely reports and insights for monthly executive meetings.
5. Provide ad hoc financial analysis and quarterly royalties reporting to support decision-making.

Person Specification

1. Strong communication and analytical skills
2. Desire to pursue ACCA or CIMA qualifications
3. Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with reporting tools like Hyperion Planning is advantageous
4. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting or working in a fast-paced office environment
5. Collaborative, adaptable, and organised with a proactive mindset
6. Demonstrable interest in books and publishing

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.