Job Description
Commercial Finance Analyst (up to £35,000)
At Immediate, we’re home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and Gardeners World. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.
We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We help inspire them; deepening their knowledge, skills and fuelling their passions, to enjoy more of what life has to offer.
Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor, or indoor, spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation with loved ones – we help bring our audiences joy!
About the role
As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will play an important role in developing and managing the financial reporting for the advertising department, reporting directly to the Director of Revenue Operations. This role will work closely with senior stakeholders across the advertising business, and the finance team to drive the focus on profitability. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, offering an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment – gaining valuable experience in financial reporting and analysis in the media industry.
As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will;
- Supports high-level budgeting and annual forecasting activities for the advertising team, ensuring financial stability and strategic planning.
- Prepares quarterly finance presentations to visualize actual results against budgets and forecasts, aiding decision-making for the advertising floor.
- Manages Profit and Loss (P&L) accounts for the department, overseeing financial performance and reporting back on cost efficiency.
- Manage invoicing and reconciliation of payments for key advertising partners and technologies we work with.
- Conducts monthly brand reconciliations with Management Accountants and Sales Managers, promoting financial transparency and accuracy.
- Develop and manage floor-wide commissions structure, ensuring fair and accurate compensation for the sales team.
- Establishes and manages a Rolling Aged Debt Ledger, optimising cash flow management for campaigns the department has sold.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the media industry
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling
- Knowledge of financial software and ERP systems is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
- Immediate Community webinars, well-being initiatives and Mental Health First aiders
- 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
- Tailored training and development through our Love Learning platform
- A progressive and transparent culture with clear career progression
- Flexible/hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
- Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
- A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces
We pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture. This encourages our people to thrive, and give their best whilst being supported, developed, and nurtured. As we care about our people, our environment, and the impact we make, we have an active Diversity and inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programmes, and clear sustainability strategies.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of all our values and leadership behaviours to ensure Immediate remains a place where everyone feels included and empowered;
We care
We succeed together
We enjoy the ride
We are bold
We never settle
We get on with it
People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.