Finance Analyst

Job Title

Finance Analyst

Location

Oxford

Salary

£40,000 to £45,000

Working pattern

Hybrid (3 days in office per week)

Your new company

A long-standing and highly reputable Oxfordshire publishing company is looking for a Finance Analyst with experience in business intelligence, financial reporting and data analysis. The role will involve working with tools such as Excel and Power BI to support reporting, develop dashboards, improve data accessibility and contribute to process improvements, whilst working closely with finance, operations and senior leadership teams.

Your new role

• Producing regular financial and operational reports using Excel and Power BI
• Developing and maintaining interactive dashboards and reporting tools
• Analysing financial data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Automating reporting and improving data workflows and efficiency
• Maintaining accurate datasets across financial and operational systems
• Providing insight-led analysis to support senior leadership decisions
• Supporting continuous improvement of reporting processes and data quality
• Delivering ad-hoc analysis to drive commercial and operational outcomes

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role
• Strong background in financial analysis, reporting, or data analytics
• Advanced Excel skills (including formulas and financial modelling)
• Experience building Power BI dashboards (or similar BI tools)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and present clear, actionable insights
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What you'll get in return

This role offers the opportunity to work in a creative, high-impact publishing environment, with exposure to senior stakeholders and involvement in strategic decision-making. You will benefit from a varied and commercially focused position across two growing businesses, with the chance to shape reporting, insight, and data capability, all within a supportive and collaborative working culture, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

What you need to do now

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