Junior Commercial Finance Analyst

The Junior Commercial Analyst will support senior members of the commercial finance team in delivering high-quality financial services. This includes assisting with annual budget preparation, acquisition PandLs, month-end analysis and reporting, monthly forecasting, profitability reviews and ad hoc internal and external reporting. Key Responsibilities:Forecasting and Budgeting Ensure accurate and timely delivery of budgeting and forecasting reports to stakeholders. Maintain an up-to-date publishing schedule of titles for budgeting/forecasting purposes. Liaise with publishing teams to collect necessary data for forecasts. Input collected data into the forecast system (currently Hyperion Planning) and ensure outputs reconcile accurately. Prepare summary schedules for review by the Commercial Director. Assist in preparing presentations for budget and commercial review meetings. Prepare investment cases for acquisitions for review by the Commercial Director. Maintain a detailed schedule of acquisition pipelines with financial details for future performance analysis. Conduct profitability reviews to assist publishing teams in decision-making regarding recontracts. Month-End Accounting and Reporting Complete month-end tasks with increasing responsibility over time: Prepare provisions for retrospective discounts Calculate provisions for unearned advances. Analyse overheads and prepare accruals. Ensure timely preparation of reports for monthly divisional executive meetings, ..... full job details .....