Finance Analyst - Quadrille (FTC until November)

Finance Analyst - Quadrille (FTC until November)

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Finance Analyst to join our Quadrille division on a fixed-term basis until November 2025.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Analyst, you will be integral to the seamless financial operation of our renowned publishing house. Your primary responsibilities will include managing and supporting daily financial tasks in strict adherence to our financial policies. You will serve as the key point of contact for various financial matters, including handling rights and co-editions transactions, processing printer invoices, and addressing other finance-related inquiries. Your role will be crucial in maintaining accurate financial records, improving financial processes, and contributing to the overall financial health and success of our organisation.

About the team

Quadrille is a distinguished publisher known for its beautiful books and expert authors, setting the gold standard in the world of print. With a truly global reach, their design-led books captivate a wide audience. Specialising in food and travel, Quadrille takes readers on an immersive journey through regional cuisine, featuring deep dives into single-subject food and drink writing by world-renowned chefs. Their publications cater to a diverse audience, from high dining at-home enthusiasts to everyday foodies seeking quick, fuss-free meal solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing the co-edition and rights invoicing process.
• Coding all printer invoices and updating the print orders register.
• Month end tasks including freight cost allocations between the UK and Australia, preparation of the monthly origination files and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Preparation of analysis of performance around new and older titles and reporting on different genres.
• Assisting with various budget and forecast tasks.
• Preparation of monthly sales reports, reps commission reports and other ad hoc reports.
• Liaising with the marketing team to update and review marketing spend.
• Analysis on author, titles, or markets to aid decision making within the business.
• Dealing with internal partners, e.g., Group Finance, Royalties Rights, Contracts, Sales, Editorial, Production.
• As we are currently in the process of migrating systems, assistance with other ad hoc tasks may be required.

What you’ll bring:

• Excellent numeracy skills and good commercial outlook.
• Ability to convey complex financial information to non-finance colleagues and partners across the business, and build strong working relationships.
• Good excel skills including pivot tables, and what if statements.
• Organised and proactive, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new IT systems and processes.
• Ability to analyse, evaluate and interpret commercial and financial data.
• Experience within the media industry is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of using financial accounting systems is preferred.
• Experience in commercial finance within a similar role.

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 9th March.

Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.

Circa £30,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.

What you can expect from us

Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.

Our benefits include:

• Financial – income protection, life assurance, childcare allowance.
• Wellbeing – healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checks.
• Lifestyle – enhanced parental leave, tech scheme, free and discounted books.

While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role, we would expect you to come into our office based in London 2-3 times a week.

About Penguin

We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. The essential criteria for this role are listed underneath the ‘What you’ll bring’ section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.

We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

Company: Penguin Books Limited

Country: United Kingdom

State/Region: London

City: London

Postal Code: SW11 7BW

Job ID: 277765

Date: 19 Feb 2025

Location:

London, LND, GB, SW11 7BW