The Phoenix comic
Finance & Data Analyst – Oxford
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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.
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Key Responsibilities Include
- 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
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is
- 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
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Desirable
- 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
How to apply:
Please apply by email to recruitment@thephoenixcomic.co.uk with a covering letter detailing why the position is of interest to you and your CV.
This is a full-time position Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm.
Closing date for applications is 17th April 2026.
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