Finance & Data Analyst

David Fickling Books and The Phoenix comic are looking for a Finance & Data Analyst!

This is an exciting new role in our fast‑growing, award‑winning, independent publishing company. We are looking for someone to work closely within our team to help us continue to publish market‑leading children's fiction, non‑fiction and comic books.

The Finance & Data Analyst will support our finance and business teams by delivering clear, data‑driven insights that improve performance and decision‑making.

You’ll use Excel and Power BI to analyse financial and operational data, build dashboards, and streamline reporting processes while working closely with finance and operational teams.

• Produce regular financial and operational reports
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Automate reporting and improve data workflows
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Provide insights to support business decisions

• Experience in financial analysis, reporting, or data analytics
• Advanced Excel skills and Power BI experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Able to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• 3+ years of experience in FP&A
• Experience improving reporting processes or automation

Location:

Oxford City Centre

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum

This is a full‑time position Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm.

Closing date for applications is 17th April 2026.