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Job Title: Junior Commercial Finance Analyst
Industry: Publishers
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:
- Support budgeting and forecasting by ensuring accuracy, liaising with publishing teams, and preparing reports.
- Assist with the preparation of acquisition cases and maintain a financial pipeline for performance analysis.
- Perform month-end tasks including provisions, accruals, and profitability reviews with high attention to detail.
- Deliver timely reports and insights for monthly executive meetings.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and quarterly royalties reporting to support decision-making.
Person Specification
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Desire to pursue ACCA or CIMA qualifications
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with reporting tools like Hyperion Planning is advantageous
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting or working in a fast-paced office environment
- Collaborative, adaptable, and organised with a proactive mindset
- Demonstrable interest in books and publishing
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
