Commercial Controller A&G Solutions

Join Elsevier and Make an Impact

Do you love using a data-driven approach?

Do you enjoy improving processes to enhance financial performance?

About the Team

Our team partners with the business to deliver effective support for company objectives and operational initiatives. We play a key role in providing guidance on governance and controls. Leveraging deep business knowledge, constructive feedback and valuable insights, we help shape strategic ambitions.

You will report directly to the Finance Manager A&G Solutions and collaborate closely with the A&G Solutions Product organization, which optimizes our total asset base to identify opportunities to solve customer challenges, both now and in the future.

In this role, you will also receive support from the global Finance Centre of Expertise.

About the Role

You will provide financial and business support primarily to the complex and fast-growing Academic & Government Solutions organization, whose products are sold across Elsevier.

In this global role, you will work closely with the product and sales organizations, as well as partner with other business support teams.

Through strong analytical skills, you will provide geographical insights, challenge and advise stakeholders on opportunities, and flag risks and potential actions early.

Your contribution will help the business drive long-term, sustainable, and profitable growth.

This is a key role within the Finance Business Decision Support Team, aimed at improving effectiveness and support for Elsevier, a division of RELX plc.

Responsibilities

• Providing financial insight into the A&G Solutions business covering all financial and business metrics, covering full P&L as well as capital spend and customer facing insights such as NPS and CSAT;
• Work at an Elsevier level to identify and understand (geographical) sales/revenue trends and understand where opportunities lie or where changes can be made;
• Monthly management reporting of sales and revenue and signal variations, risks and opportunities early;
• Budgeting annual and mid-term forecasting of annual sales and revenue of $400m+ and cost;
• Work closely with Product and GTM teams to build and assess investment cases which drive growth and monetizable innovation across the portfolio;
• Support M&A and integrate acquisitions as required;
• Supporting the Finance Manager in strategic business decisions, setting the finance agenda and "leading the way" to improve the effectiveness of the finance support team;
• Work with the sales, revenue and cost Centers of Expertise to standardize and streamline insightful management reports.

Requirements

• Enjoy using a data-driven approach to uncover insights and opportunities;
• Have a CPA_CA or a Master's in Finance;
• Demonstrate a robust knowledge and application of financial systems, processes and metrics;
• Excellent communication skills, proactive and driven;
• Experience in leading projects and strong business partnering skills;
• Have advanced level Excel and knowledge of PowerPoint, Hyperion, PeopleSoft, Tableau, Salesforce or similar systems;
• Show excellent knowledge of financial and management accounting;
• Have experience of achieving results in an international environment, with appreciation of differences in culture and legal frameworks;
• Have great relevant experience in financial reporting, analysis and forecasting.

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, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health care plans and benefits
• Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• Life assurance and accident policies
• Comprehensive pension and retirement plans
• Access to learning and development resources
• Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location

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 Us

Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all.

We support continuous discovery and uphold the highest standards of content integrity, reliability, and reproducibility so the communities we serve can advance their field of science, healthcare or innovation with confidence. By combining high-quality content with powerful analytics, we transform complexity into clarity and deliver mission-critical insights that help professionals make better decisions when it matters most.

We deliver insights that help research institutions, governments, and funders achieve their goals. We help researchers discover and share knowledge, collaborate, and accelerate innovation. We help librarians provide verified, quality information to universities. We help innovators turn knowledge into new products. We help health professionals improve patient care and educators train the next generation of doctors and nurses. Connecting quality content and innovative technologies, we make progress go further and happen faster. And by championing inclusion and sustainability, we ensure progress benefits all.

With 9,500 employees, over 2,300 technologists in 5 major tech hubs, and more than 60 locations across the globe, we are committed to supporting the scientific and healthcare communities around the world. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across technology, commercial, business, and early career jobs. If you are looking for a career that inspires progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day, find your team at Elsevier.

Elsevier is part of RELX Group.

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