Finance Analyst – Direct Costs Support in Abingdon

Company Description: Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books, and reference works. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge.

Job Description: The Finance Analyst – Direct Costs Support will provide analytical and reporting support to the Senior Finance Business Partner covering key direct cost lines including editorial operations, marketing activities, production costs, manufacturing, inventory, and supply chain costs. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified finance professional to develop their FP&A and business partnering skills in a dynamic publishing environment.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial reports for direct cost centres.
• Budget & Forecast Support: Support the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles.
• Data Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of editorial costs, marketing expenditure, production costs, and supply chain costs.
• Performance Metrics: Maintain and report on key performance indicators.
• Variance Analysis: Prepare detailed variance analysis comparing actual costs to budget and forecast.
• Cost Tracking: Monitor and track costs across various activities.
• Marketing & Editorial Analysis: Support the analysis of marketing campaign performance and related costs.
• Supplier Analysis: Support the analysis of supplier and vendor costs.
• Inventory Reporting: Assist with inventory valuation and working capital reporting.
• System & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Respond to ad hoc requests for financial analysis.

Qualifications:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) – Essential.
• Demonstrable finance experience in FP&A, commercial finance, management accounting, or business partnering roles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Interest in or awareness of publishing, marketing, or operations.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and ability to manipulate large datasets.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity & Continuous Learning: Intellectually curious with a proactive approach.
• Collaboration: Team player with ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Organisation & Time Management: Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Commercial Awareness: Interest in understanding business operations.
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.

Additional Information: We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other three days a week or more. Our Milton Park office will be relocating to Oxford city centre in late 2027 / early 2028.

What we offer in return: An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture, 25 days annual leave per year plus additional days off, company-funded private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis: We invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.