Turn your numbers into business decisions.
In publishing, the right financial insights don’t just report what happened, they help shape what happens next. At Margrave, we turn your financial data into clear, actionable reporting that supports your leadership team, informs investors, and strengthens your growth strategy.
Why strategic finance matters in publishing
Publishing is a balancing act between creative ambition and commercial reality. With fluctuating income, seasonal campaigns, and platform-based revenue, it’s essential to have reporting that reflects the true financial picture – not just the numbers in Xero.
We help publishers understand what’s driving performance and where opportunities (or risks) are hiding.
Challenges we help solve:
Financial reports lack clarity or consistency
You’re unsure which titles or platforms are actually profitable
Board packs are reactive instead of forward-looking
Decisions are made without modelling or scenario planning
You need financial insight, but not a full-time CFO
Common finance problems we solve:
You have no visibility over cash flow
You’re unsure how profitable each title or channel is
Royalty payments and contributor fees are difficult to track
Your year-end accountant only tells you what’s already happened
Internal finance staff are stretched or non-existent
Our strategic finance services include:
- Monthly/quarterly board reporting packs
- Profitability analysis by title, category, or channel
- Scenario modelling and what-if planning
- Budget setting and performance tracking
- Business plan financial modelling
- Insights to support pricing, investment, or restructure decisions
We translate financials into plain-English insights that everyone; from MDs to editorial can understand and use.
Board-ready reporting that makes an impact
Our reports go beyond P&Ls. We’ll help you answer:
Which titles or platforms are actually driving profit?
Are we overspending on contributors or production?
Can we afford to scale that subscription model?
What happens if we increase frequency or reduce page count?
How do we price to maintain margin in a down cycle?
Why publishers trust Margrave
We bring commercial finance expertise from inside the publishing world
We combine creative understanding with financial rigour
We communicate clearly, without the jargon
We act like your CFO - without the full-time cost
We keep you focused on the numbers that matter most
Need financial clarity before your next big decision?
Let’s talk about how we can support your strategy.
