Commercial Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance Analyst | Media & Advertising | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £50,000-£55,000Robert Half is working with a leading media and advertising group in Central London to recruit a permanent Commercial Finance Analyst into their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance analyst to own budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis at a senior level, delivering actionable insights that directly influence growth, acquisitions, and strategic decision-making across a dynamic media and advertising business.The business operates across multiple markets and offers exposure to senior stakeholders across editorial, sales, production, and marketing - providing an excellent platform for development within a fast-paced and creative environment.📊 About the PositionReporting into the Finance Director and supported by a Commercial Analyst, you'll take ownership of key financial planning, forecasting, and acquisition-related processes, producing high-quality analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making.Your responsibilities will include:* Project managing the quarterly budgeting and forecasting process to ensure timely consolidation into the Group P&L for US reporting.* Ensuring that the timing and phasing of upcoming releases are accurately reflected in forecasts.* Collaborating with editorial, sales, production, and marketing teams to gather key data inputs.* Producing comprehensive budget and forecast packs for presentation to UK senior leadership.* Developing strong working knowledge of Hyperion Planning to support forecasting and budgeting processes.* Reviewing and reporting on the financial performance of previous campaigns and releases to inform future commercial decisions.* Preparing investment cases for new acquisitions and liaising with stakeholders across multiple departments.* Creating draft P&Ls and scenario models for potential acquisitions, highlighting key commercial drivers.📋 What We're Looking For* Part-qualified or finalist-level accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).* Strong commercial acumen with proven experience handling large and complex data sets.* Excellent Excel skills and experience with financial planning systems.* Strong analytical, forecasting, and financial modelling capabilities.* Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and present findings clearly.🤝 What's on Offer* Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum.* Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the Central London office.* Work within a high-energy, collaborative environment where creativity meets commercial finance, with regular opportunities to interact with editorial, sales, and marketing teams.* Exposure to complex, multi-market financial operations and high-profile projects that directly influence business decisions.* A benefits package designed to support you beyond the office: private medical, dental cover, flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowance, and dedicated mental health days.* Structured personal development and training opportunities, including support for professional qualifications and career progression within a growing finance function.💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next MoveThis role offers the opportunity to combine commercial insight with financial rigour in a fast-paced, creative industry. You'll gain hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and acquisitions while influencing key business decisions across a high-profile media and advertising group.You will work closely with senior leadership, providing analysis that directly shapes strategic decisions and drives growth. The role gives exposure to multiple areas of the business, including editorial, sales, production, and marketing, allowing you to build a deep understanding of how financial planning and commercial strategy intersect.This is also a chance to develop your technical and commercial skills in a real-world environment, working with complex financial models, large data sets, and high-impact projects. For a motivated finance professional, it's a stepping stone to greater responsibility, including leadership opportunities within a growing finance team.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.