Junior Commercial Analyst, HQ

Job title:

Junior Commercial Analyst, HQ

Company

HarperCollins

Job description

To help the senior members of the HQ Commercial Finance team deliver a gold standard service to the publishing department. The role works across our imprints – HQ, HQ Digital, Pavilion, Akan Books and Mills & Boon. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, assisting with preparation of annual budget, acquisition P&Ls, month end analysis and reporting, monthly forecasting, profitability reviews, royalties reporting, and other ad hoc reporting (internal and external). You will work closely with the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director and are expected to support the Publishing teams (e.g. Sales, Editorial, Marketing and PR, Production and Design).This role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The Junior Commercial Analyst should be able to prepare reporting that requires minimal review and should be focused on ensuring that systems and data reconcile where appropriate. They should develop a sound understanding of the publishing P&L.Responsibilities include:Forecasting and Budgeting:Ensure timely and accurate delivery and reporting to stakeholders across the business:Ensure the publishing schedule of titles is accurately reflected in budgeting and forecastingLiaise with publishing teams to collect data needed for budgeting and forecastingCollate and upload this data into the Hyperion Planning system and ensure outputs reconcile to expectation. Inform the Commercial Manager of any issues with uploading or any unforeseen time pressuresPrepare summary schedules for Commercial Manager review, where appropriateAssist with preparation of deck for budget and commercial review presentationsAcquisitions:Responsible for the preparation of investment cases for acquisition, for review by the Commercial Manager/Commercial Director.Accurately maintain schedule showing pipeline of acquisitions, including all financial detail to enable future analysis of performance against initial expectationPrepare profitability review to assist publishing teams with decision-making in author recontractsMonth end accounting and reporting:Complete a variety of month end tasks that will grow with experience, including, but not limited to, preparation of provision for retrospective discounts granted to retailers, preparation of provisions for unearned advances, reviewing exception errors from the royalty system, and preparation of plant accruals.Ensure timely preparation of reports for review before monthly divisional executive meetings, including month end commercial reports and post-publication profitability reviewsProvide explanations of performance against expectation in key P&L areasTasks including, but not limited to:Ad hoc financial analysis to enable commercial decision-making in the divisionQuarterly royalties reportingSkills and Experience:Demonstrates desire to study for an accounting qualification (ACCA and CIMA)Ideally, experience in a fast-paced finance team, to include involvement in budgeting, forecasting and month end reporting OR office experience in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and changing priorities

Comfortable explaining financial concepts to non-finance colleaguesBenefitsHybrid working model (3 days in the office)28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leavePrivate healthcare cover and life assuranceSummer HoursFree access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portalSeason ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work schemeRelocation Rent Support LoanEmployee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at WorkUnlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmesVirtual GP and eyecare vouchersGym membership discountOnsite physiotherapy (London only)Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering daysWe’re a certified Carbon Neutral companyGreen Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hireFree e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on booksSubsidised canteen and retail discountsOnsite prayer roomAt HarperCollins, we value authenticity and integrity in our recruitment process. To ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of all applications, we ask that all responses to assessment questions reflect your own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities. This allows us to fairly assess your knowledge, skills, and experience to determine how they align with the role. We value diverse perspectives and genuine contributions, even if answers are not perfect. The use of AI tools or external assistance to generate responses is discouraged unless explicitly permitted for specific tasks.If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.

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Location

London

Job date

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 23:07:31 GMT

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