Are you a Finance Manager with global corporate experience who drives results?
Do you have an eye for detail and financial acumen?
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
About our Team
The Centre of Excellence FP&A team is a dynamic and collaborative group dedicated to providing critical financial insights and support to drive the company's strategic objectives. We develop and support the analytic technologies to provide our internal customers structured access to data that is timely, accurate, and actionable. We collaborate in a fast-paced environment, contributing to innovative solutions, and demonstrating meticulousness.
About the Role
You will primarily be responsible for providing financial analysis and insight into the performance of multiple Elsevier Business Units representing over $3b worth of sales and revenue of Elsevier. You will manage a team of 4 and work closely with Business Decision Support finance teams (BDS). You will play a crucial role in building a dynamic service-oriented culture and maintaining the reputation of the Centre of Expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the delivery of key management reporting and analysis to supported Business Units, Elsevier senior leadership and RELX (parent company) FP&A
Drive the development of Budgets, Forecasts, and monthly LV for sales across regions and key products
Participate in the quota setting process for the sales organisation
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, implementation of GenAI tools, process redesign
Own sales planning application (Oracle)
Coordinate reporting and budgeting/forecasting cycles within BDS, ensuring the requirements and deadlines of Elsevier FP&A are met
Requirements:
Have very strong analytical skills and MS Excel modeling capabilities to provide deep insights and resolve finance inquiries
Experience with manipulating large data sets, as well as ability to quickly learn new systems and tools
Be proactive and motivated individual with a can-do mentality, ready to take on challenges in a complex and demanding environment. Curious by nature, striving for continuous improvement
Have a keen eye for detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
Have strong communication skills to clearly convey financial information to a range of stakeholders in our multi-national and multi-cultural environment
Have Professional Qualification / Master’s (regular) in Finance, Accounting or related area
10-15 years of experience in financial reporting, planning, and analysis, including providing commentaries for senior stakeholders
Preferably experience with Oracle Hyperion products and Smartview
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.
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Skills Required
- Strong analytical skills and advanced MS Excel modeling capabilities
- Experience manipulating large data sets and ability to learn new systems and tools quickly
- Proactive, motivated, continuous improvement mindset
- Keen eye for detail with ability to see the bigger picture
- Strong communication skills for multi-national and multi-cultural stakeholders
- Professional qualification or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or related area
- 10-15 years of experience in financial reporting, planning, and analysis, including commentary for senior stakeholders
- Experience with Oracle Hyperion products and SmartView
RELX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RELX and has not been reviewed or approved by RELX.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, alongside other financial protections such as life and disability coverage. Tuition reimbursement and share purchase access further broaden the financial value of the package beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth appears strong, with generous vacation allowances, mental health days, and options like sabbaticals and tiered PTO by tenure. Parental and caregiving leaves are described in detail, reinforcing time-away benefits as a standout component of the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are supported by offerings such as mental health support (e.g., app access), EAP resources, gym-related perks, and wellness incentives. Flexible working hours and related work-life supports add to the perceived day-to-day value of benefits.
RELX Insights
What We Do
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics for professional and business customers across industries. We help scientists make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients and lawyers win cases. We prevent online fraud and money laundering, and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Our events enable customers to learn about markets, source products and complete transactions. In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. We do this by leveraging a deep understanding of our customers to create innovative solutions which combine content and data with analytics and technology in global platforms. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America. We operate in four major market segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions.
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