Senior finance analyst

Closing date: November 11th, 2025

Reports to: Head of Commercial Finance

Location: 5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ

Working pattern: Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home

Department: Commercial Finance

Salary range: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Study Support

Play a key role in shaping the financial insight behind some of the UK’s most exciting books.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our Trade Division here at Bonnier Books UK. The role will provide pro-active financial, commercial and business advisory support and analysis to our publishing divisions.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver clear, timely management reporting, KPIs, and variance analysis to track performance against budget, forecast, and long-term plans.
• Support the annual budgeting process, quarterly reforecasts, and rolling forecasts, ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with business priorities.
• Work with senior stakeholders across publishing divisions, sales, and operations to provide financial insight, challenge, and support in strategic and commercial decision-making.
• Review and report on previously published book performance
• Support the royalties’ team with financial analysis and reconciliations
• Drive improvements in reporting, processes, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function.
• Prepare the key monthly provision calculations on returns, stock and advances
• Ensuring best practice and financial controls are followed
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong track record in financial analysis, ideally within a commercial finance or FP&A role.
• Prior experience in publishing, media, or a similar creative industry is an advantage but not essential.
• We welcome applications from those studying towards a financial qualification.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
• Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly and persuasively.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with BI tools and ERP systems desirable.

Company Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Lively social committee hosting regular events
• Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service
• Company-funded gym membership for all trade staff
• Comprehensive staff training and mentorship programmes
• Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment
• Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th year at BBUK
• Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents
• Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families
• Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure
• Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ
• Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office

If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward to hearing from you.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.