Commercial Finance Analyst

A highly organized and commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst is being sought for a dynamic role. In this position, you will work strategically with various teams while supporting Commercial Finance Managers across multiple divisions. The role involves providing robust financial analysis and serving as a trusted, credible commercial voice within the organization.

As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will deliver timely financial insights to aid commercial decision-making, with a particular focus on digital publishing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking ownership of weekly reporting, offering clear analysis and actionable insights to guide digital sales strategy and performance.
• Managing and monitoring divisional Marketing and Publicity budgets, identifying risks and opportunities related to ROI.
• Recording, reporting, and analysing the financial performance of joint venture arrangements, including issuing statements to relevant stakeholders.
• Producing retrospective title and author profitability reviews, sub-rights analysis, stock reporting, and backlist sales analysis across home, export, and digital channels.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to enhance their analytical expertise, strengthen collaboration skills, and contribute meaningfully to strategic decision-making within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be actively pursuing a recognised qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) and have experience in commercial finance or financial reporting.

Key qualifications include:

• A strong foundation in financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting principles—preferably gained within publishing, media, or consumer-facing industries.
• An analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and confidence working with large datasets.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• The ability to build strong relationships with non-finance teams by translating data into clear insights that support decision-making.

A proactive approach focused on solutions is essential, along with a genuine interest in commercial performance. Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling expertise are required. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, or digital sales would be advantageous.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates