Commercial Analyst - Acquisitions

Location: Blackfriars, London, UK; hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in person and residence within commuting distance of the office required.

Company

Informa is a global academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business; the role supports Taylor & Francis Group's books and journals.

What you will do

• Gather and organize market data to evaluate potential journal and book acquisitions.
• Analyze acquisition targets and compile competitive intelligence and market research.
• Track recently acquired journals and books using spreadsheets and dashboards, flagging underperformance for review.
• Gather product information and coordinate sales materials and acquisition information for sales teams.
• Liaise with editorial, commercial, and sales teams to support acquisition rationales and commercial activities.
• Organize acquisition review sessions, attend cross-functional meetings, and maintain detailed notes.

Requirements

• Strong data fluency and accuracy across multiple platforms and systems, including SAP and Excel.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal communication, storytelling, and logical presentation skills.
• Strong organization, time management, prioritization, and cross-functional relationship-building skills.
• Must live within commuting distance of the Blackfriars, London office and attend in person at least three days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience in commercial analysis, business development, or sales operations and enablement.
• Knowledge of subscription and open access business models.

Culture & Benefits

• Balanced working model combining office collaboration with flexibility to work from home or remotely when not working together in person.
• 25 days of annual leave, a birthday day off, and three additional discretionary days during the holiday season.
• Four paid volunteering days per year.
• Private medical insurance, employee assistance and wellbeing support, life assurance, and optical and medical care.
• Share Match plan, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development and progression.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted until Friday, 4 September 2026.
• The role is a 12-month maternity cover contract.