Cedar is excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Analyst in the lively Media & Publishing sector, situated in the heart of The City of London. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from 55,000 to 60,000 per annum, along with an inclusive benefits package.

The Company

Join a thriving Media & Publishing company known for its innovative approaches and resilience within the industry. In the sphere of UK publishing and media, this company has a venerable history, responsible for producing diverse written content including books, journals, magazines, and articles. Renowned globally for its extensive legacy and international reach, this business operates under an international publishing group, hosting a spectrum of imprints that solidify its significance within the literary domain.

The Role

As a Financial Analyst, you'll oversee vital processes in editorial and title profitability analysis, delivering essential insights at key meetings. Your role involves generating regular and ad hoc profitability reports, collaborating closely with the US team for high-quality data, and creating adaptable reporting structures. Additionally, you'll provide crucial materials for leadership meetings, offer training on profitability reporting, and analyse profitability against acquisition assumptions.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Editorial and Title Profitability, presenting analyses.
• Generate regular and ad hoc profitability reports.
• Develop adaptable reporting structures, ensuring data quality.
• Provide Leadership Team materials, offering profitability training.
• Analyse profitability against acquisition assumptions.
• Collaborate on Audio and Rights income for growth plans.
• Offer financial support for projects and Children's division.
• Ensure accurate recording of promotional costs.
• Create reports to monitor marketing expenses.
• Prepare promotion budgets, handle stakeholder requests.
• Review author royalty statements, assist system enhancements.
• Provide ad hoc support for audits and finance queries.

Your Profile

To thrive in this role, you should ideally have:

• A formal accountancy qualification such as ACA, CA, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• A commercial mindset and a willingness to collaborate with key operational stakeholders to drive value.
• The salary for this position of from 55,000 to 60,000 represents either a fair

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary ranging from 55,000 to 60,000 per annum, accompanied by an inclusive benefits package. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to work in the heart of The City of London, collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals committed to driving excellence within Media & Publishing.

The company's dedication to innovation and growth creates an exciting environment for career development. Join a team that values your expertise and offers a progressive approach to hybrid working, providing a balanced and fulfilling work-life experience.