Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Description:

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 117,000 employees and generated revenues of €17.1 billion in the 2015 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world

Salary: Up to £41k

Location: Hams Hall / EMG

Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday

We are looking for a commercially focused and analytical Commercial Finance Analyst to join our growing team. This is a highly collaborative role where you will work closely with the Commercial FP&A Manager, Solution Design team, Finance colleagues, Key Account Managers, and international counterparts to drive financial insight and support strategic decision-making.

You will play a key role in maintaining investment models, analysing new business opportunities, and ensuring financial performance is effectively monitored and evaluated.

• Maintain and update investment models to ensure accuracy, robustness, and relevance
• Calculate return on investment (ROI) for new business opportunities and change requests to support tender processes
• Support the Commercial FP&A Manager with pricing analysis for new clients to inform strategic decisions
• Assist with post-investment appraisals to evaluate performance against expected returns
• Analyse project costs to support Project Managers and ensure strong budgetary control
• Assist in the collection, preparation, and analysis of rolling forecasts
• Collaborate with the Solution Design team and international counterparts to ensure alignment on financial assumptions and ROI calculations
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives and undertake ad hoc financial analysis as required

• Strong data analysis and visualisation skills, with advanced Excel capability (including financial modelling)
• Part-qualified or actively studying towards a recognised chartered accountancy qualification
• Ability to take ownership, show initiative, and proactively drive tasks through to completion
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Commercial awareness with an interest in pricing, forecasting, ROI analysis, and performance evaluation

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days  
• Pension contribution 
• A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary  
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you 
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Free car parking  

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