Senior Financial Analyst

Join Our Global Centre of Expertise as a Senior Financial Analyst – Indirect Cost CoE

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and global organization? Our Centre of Expertise is looking for a talented Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, analysis and reporting of headcount, labour cost, IT spend, and other operating expenses. You will work across all company business units and geographies and drive improvement project impacting the whole business.

Why RELX? At RELX, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in the world of research and healthcare. As a member of our global Centre of Expertise, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial tools and systems, contribute to strategic decision-making, and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting: Develop forward-looking expectations based on actual performance trends, hiring and investment plans, and other business inputs; prepare headcount and cost analysis, enter drivers and updates into our forecasting tools, and provide insights and commentary on variance analysis.

Management Reporting: Run specific queries and reports, reconcile data, and provide comprehensive analysis and support for key stakeholders.

Financial Accounting: Calculate and prepare deferral and accruals journals.

Continuous Improvement: Drive improvement projects across business units to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of service.

Internal Control: Establish and execute internal control policies, support annual audits, and ensure data integrity and consistency across all financial processes.

What We Are Looking For:

Analytical Skills: Very strong analytical and MS Excel modeling capabilities to provide deep insights and resolve finance inquiries independently. Experience with manipulating large data sets, as well as ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.

Self-Starter: 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.

Team Player: Ability to assist other Analysts and Business Controllers with day-to-day operational responsibilities and ad-hoc projects.

Quick Learner comfortable with Change: Adaptability to quickly learn and navigate our financial systems and processes.

Communication skills and language: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English to clearly convey financial information to a range of stakeholders in our multi-national and multi-cultural environment.

Technical skills: MS excel – advanced user, Oracle Hyperion products and Smartview – preferable.

Qualifications and experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related area. At least 3 years of experience in financial reporting, planning, and analysis, including providing commentaries.

What We Offer:

Innovative Environment: Work with state-of-the-art financial tools and systems.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive team that values collaboration and teamwork.

Impactful Work: Contribute to the success of a global leader in research and healthcare information analytics. Your work will help advance science and improve healthcare outcomes for the benefit of society.

If you are passionate about financial planning and analysis and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our Centre of Expertise and be part of our journey to drive innovation and excellence

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