At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategies and support innovative publishing projects in a hybrid role.
- Company: Join a diverse and inclusive team at Springer Nature, a leader in publishing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the education sector while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong financial modelling and business partnering experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Senior Finance Manager (MRPA), Education – London (Hybrid)
Role Overview
Senior Finance Manager – key business partner across Central Publishing, Commercial Development, and Global ELT publishing teams.
Own investment in content processes, lead forecasting and reporting, support new business models and pricing decisions, and cover a fixed‑term maternity role.
Key Responsibilities
- Business partnering: support Central Publishing Management Office, Commercial Development, LLMB review, and Customer Publishing teams.
- Investment in Content ownership: manage the IA process, P&L structure, financial metrics, data collection, and pipeline management.
- Data analytics & quantitative skills: consolidate and analyze global IIC spend, forecast, and variance analysis; recommend cost control and savings reinvestment.
- Planning & forecasting: lead indirect cost cycles, update Anaplan forecasts, create budget/forecast presentations for senior leadership, and model depreciation and amortisation.
- Other: maintain product data accuracy, support system development, act as SAP S4 super user for Prepress and Order‑to‑Cash, and ensure robust financial reporting controls.
Experience & Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACMA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with a strong track record.
- Strong financial modelling, investment appraisal, P&L analysis, and business‑partnering experience.
- Proficiency with Anaplan, SAP S4, and large datasets.
- Experience in publishing, media, or content‑driven industries desirable.
- Exposure to M&A or investment processes an advantage.
- High accuracy, attention to detail, and clear communication of financial concepts to non‑finance stakeholders.
- Excellent relationship‑building, influencing senior leaders, and proactive problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced, global environment.
Desirable Background
Background working with financial planning tools such as Anaplan or SAP S4; interest in systems development; experience in publishing or content industries; exposure to M&A or investment processes.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement
Springer Nature is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you need accommodation due to disability or other conditions, please let us know.
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Senior Finance Manager (MRPA) - Education (FTC) employer: 1260 Macmillan Education Limited
Springer Nature is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading education publishing company. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your career development while making a meaningful impact in the world of publishing.
Contact Details:
1260 Macmillan Education Limited Recruitment Team
