Finance Manager

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. The Finance Manager reports directly to the Finance Director CoE and works closely with Business Decision Support Finance teams (BDS). This position manages a team of 4. 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 automations, 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

Working for you:

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Private medical insurance (Luxmed)
• Multisport card (Multisport)
• Life insurance (UNUM)
• Lunch card (Edenred)
• Employee Capital Plan (PPK) - with 3% participation rate by employer
• Trainings and development programs under RELX Group

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