Junior Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Title: Junior Commercial Finance Analyst

Industry: Publishing

Location: Central London

Hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office

Salary: £30,000 to £32,500 (depending on relevant experience)

Contract type: Full time, permanent role

Cedar have partnered with a household name in publishing who are recruiting a commercially minded Junior Commercial Finance Analyst with excellent academic credentials and a passion for publishing.

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

• Educated to degree level (2:1 or above) with an excellent academic background.
• Finance or accountancy experience, such as a 6 month + internship, a sandwich year in industry, or relevant work experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Desire to pursue ACCA or CIMA qualifications.
• Proficiency in Excel
• Collaborative, adaptable, and organised with a proactive mindset.
• Genuine enthusiasm for books, reading, and the publishing industry.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.