Job Description

We are the world's largest university press. That means we serve the academic community as no other publisher can. We work in partnership with institutions and learned societies to bring a world of knowledge to the fingertips of students and researchers worldwide.



The goal is impact. Together with our academic communities, we curate and seamlessly connect together the ideas that push their fields forward, so they can learn from them, add to them, and continue a virtuous cycle of scholarship.



And because we are a part of the academic community and guided in everything we do by our mission, we re-invest in our people, our publishing, and the world-leading research institution of which we are part.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This HE Sales Analyst leads the development and delivery of analytical processes to support revenue tracking and reporting across all Higher Education formats globally. Acting as a key liaison between Sales, Finance, and Academic Data & Analytics, you will translate business needs into robust data solutions and provide regular vendor sales analysis to inform forecasting, identify risks and opportunities, and drive actionable insights for the sales team. A central responsibility of this role also includes managing the bonus tracker process, attributing revenue to individual representatives and supporting accurate, timely reporting in collaboration with Finance, often using Tableau.



This position also contributes to operational improvement by identifying areas to streamline workflows, automate processes, and strengthen data integrity. You will apply best practices in data cleansing and preparation, ensuring accurate input for HE revenue analysis while coordinating with stakeholders to troubleshoot issues. Maintaining detailed documentation of data processes, the role supports quality assurance and team efficiency, and consistently draws on real-time sales metrics to monitor performance and inform strategic decisions.



We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.

ABOUT YOU

Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL and other statistical software. Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau or PowerBI. Experience with BI Tools like Alteryx, or similar applications. Proven ability to deliver root cause analysis, troubleshoot data and data related processes. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex findings to non-technical stakeholders. Enjoy finding patterns in data and telling stories with numbers. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Experience in a Finance environment, with a focus on financial reporting and forecasting is desirable. Experience in data governance, compliance, and security practices is desirable.

BENEFITS

We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.



We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.



This role comes with the added benefit of a discretionary annual payment.



Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.

QUERIES

Please contact grace.mcfadyen@oup.com with any queries relating to this role.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.



Division:Academic
Department:Journals Commercial Sales
Closing Date:18 August 2025
Salary:Dependent on skills and experience
Location:OUP UK - Oxford
Postcode:OX2 6DP
Full Time / Part Time:Full Time
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