Are you passionate about finance and eager to dive into the world of publishing? We are the world's leading illustrated non-fiction Publisher seeking a Junior Finance Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to make an impact to join our finance team.
Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will be supporting in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Key responsibilities include:
* Assist the UK Head of Finance and UK sales team to prepare the bottom up, title based, annual budget and re-forecasts for the DK UK business.
* Completing month end processes for UK and Corporate functions including reconciliations, preparation of provisions and accruals; and review of overheads
* Support the preparation of the biannual channel profitability reporting, analysing the performance of key customers and present to the UK sales team.
* Taking on ad hoc analysis as required for the DK Executive and Senior Management teams. Provide Analytical support to the UK Sales, Marketing and PR teams as required.
Whether you're a recent Finance graduate or have some experience in finance or accounting, this is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where your contributions will be valued. To succeed in the role, you will be someone with excellent attention to detail who is financially and commercially aware. Working to multiple deadlines, projects and workloads, the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and able to work independently as well as part of a team with a can-do attitude. Working closely with non-finance colleagues, it is essential that your communication skills are up to scratch as you will need to be able to explain financial concepts without the jargon
If you are interested in this position, please submit your most recent CV and cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations.
Closing date for applications: 15th October 2025
We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:
* 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
* Generous pension scheme
* Volunteering policy and charity matching
* Employee assistance programme
* 60% discount on company books
* Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
* Flex fridays (1pm Finish*)
* Shopping discounts
* Up to 30 days remote working from abroad
And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business
DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.
DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new 'smart-working' policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK's office.
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit