Finance Analyst – Technology & Indirect Costs Support in Abingdon

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.

The Finance Analyst – Technology & Indirect Costs Support will provide analytical and reporting support to the Senior Finance Business Partner covering technology operations and indirect cost base. 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, working closely with Technology, IT, and Operations teams and gaining exposure to diverse cost structures including technology investment analysis, software licensing management, cloud services, IT infrastructure costs, and indirect cost management across facilities, professional services, and corporate overheads.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial reports for technology cost centres and indirect costs, highlighting key trends and variances for stakeholder review.
• Budget & Forecast Support: Support the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles by gathering data from Technology, IT, and operational teams, preparing detailed cost centre budgets, and maintaining forecast models across all technology and indirect cost lines.
• Data Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of technology costs, facilities expenses, professional services fees, and corporate overheads, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost savings or efficiency improvements.
• Performance Metrics: Maintain and report on key performance indicators including technology spend efficiency, cost per user, platform utilisation rates, software licence optimisation, cloud service consumption, and indirect cost management metrics.
• Variance Analysis: Prepare detailed variance analysis comparing actual costs to budget and forecast, investigating significant variances and working with Technology and operational teams to understand drivers and develop explanations.
• Cost Tracking: Monitor and track costs across technology projects, software implementations, cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, and indirect cost centres.
• Technology Investment Analysis: Support the analysis of technology investment business cases, including ROI calculations, benefit tracking, and post‑implementation reviews.
• Vendor & Contract Analysis: Support the analysis of technology vendor performance, software licensing arrangements, cloud service provider costs, and service contracts.
• Indirect Cost Allocation: Assist with the allocation and reporting of indirect costs across the business.
• System & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, automate routine tasks, and enhance the quality and timeliness of financial information.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Respond to ad hoc requests for financial analysis and business case support.

Qualifications

• Part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) – Essential
• Actively studying towards full qualification with clear progression plan

Professional Experience

• Demonstrable experience in FP&A, commercial finance, management accounting, or business partnering roles
• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, or cost analysis
• Exposure to working with operational or non‑finance teams (desirable)
• Experience in technology finance, IT cost management, or indirect cost analysis (desirable but not essential)

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Familiarity with financial reporting and data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) – desirable
• Understanding of management accounting principles
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail

Industry Knowledge

• Interest in or awareness of technology operations, digital transformation, and IT infrastructure
• Understanding of cost accounting and overhead allocation principles (desirable)
• Familiarity with SaaS, cloud services, and software licensing models (desirable)

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills with ability to manipulate large datasets and build financial models.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity & Continuous Learning: Intellectually curious with genuine interest in understanding technology operations.
• Collaboration: Team player with ability to work effectively with colleagues across finance, Technology, IT, and operational teams.
• Organisation & Time Management: Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Commercial Awareness: Interest in understanding technology operations and commercial drivers.
• 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, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces, you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

Closing Date: Applications will close on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

What we offer in return

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well‑being support
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves.