FP&A Analyst

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.  

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge.  We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you. 

Working alongside the Head of FP&A & Performance Reporting, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and play a key role in delivering insightful financial analysis, performance reporting, budgeting and forecasting to support strategic decision making across the business. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders, providing clear, value‑making across the business.

This role requires strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, and the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence decision making. You will have exposure to a wide range of business areas, high‑making. You will have exposure to a wide range of business areas, high‑profile stakeholders, and the opportunity to continuously improve FP&A processes, models, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

•Assist in accurate monthly management reporting, including variance analysis against budget and forecast 
• Assist in producing clear, concise performance packs for senior management and key stakeholders
• Analyse financial and operational KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Act as a trusted finance business partner, translating data into actionable commercial insight                
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders
• Support and maintain robust financial models to support budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis
• Challenge assumptions and ensure forecasts reflect underlying business performance                          
• Deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis to support strategic, operational and investment decisions
• Support management with financial insight for presentations and decision papers                  
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, reporting efficiency and data quality
• Drive automation and standardisation of reporting where possible
• Work closely with Finance Systems, GBS and other teams to improve data flows and controls
• Present financial insights confidently to non‑finance audiences

• Proven experience in an FP&A or commercial finance role environment (advantageous to have experience within academic publishing, although not required)
• Strong track record of delivering high‑quality financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Excellent commercial awareness and ability to interpret financial data in a business context
• Advanced Excel skills, Power BI or similar tools desirable
• Experience working with financial systems and large datasets
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence communicating to senior stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a wider finance team
• Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).

Location: The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in Milton Park, Oxfordshire, to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location 3 days per week. 

Closing Date: Applications will close on 27th February but please note that applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be interviewing alongside advertising, so we encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. 

* Please note that you must have the right to work and live in the UK *

What we offer in return:

• A competitive salary + bonus
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic working culture
• 25 days annual leave
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
• 4 volunteering days annually
• Day off for your birthday
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance  
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support 
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares. 
• Pension scheme 
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis 

If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life. 

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit based factor. 

If you have a disability, or face another barrier,  and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact Liz Southwick. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers 

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F. 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/ 

Taylor & Francis Group an Informa Business

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.    This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information. 

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: https://taylorandfrancis.com/careers/