Business Controller Elsevier Health and Medical Sciences

Elsevier; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to drive impactful financial analysis within the Health and Medical Science sector. This role is pivotal in supporting business decisions and collaborating with various departments to enhance financial strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong financial background, advanced skills in Excel and Oracle, and excellent communication abilities. With a commitment to work-life balance, this innovative firm offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for driven professionals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Health and Medical Benefits

Wellbeing Programs

Pension Scheme

Share Options

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance

Charity Support Days

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a senior finance analyst, preferably in publishing.
• Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and maintain control processes.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting and Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Oracle

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Financial Degree/Diploma

CIMA/ACCA Qualification

Tools

Oracle

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Finance Analyst

Location: Oxford or Amsterdam

About Our Team

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by utilizing your analytical skills to support business decisions within STMJ Health and Medical Science (HMS). HMS manages approximately 1,000 journal titles across human and animal sciences, with over 100 FTEs and revenues exceeding $200 million. Your insights will help HMS adapt to changing business needs and make informed decisions.

About The Role

You will collaborate with various departments including Publishing, Business Development, Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Finance. Your role as a business partner to Publishing Directors involves providing financial analysis, assisting with financial models, training new publishers, overseeing royalty statements, and improving management information systems. Building strong communication and relationships within the business will be key to your success.

Responsibilities

1. Provide financial analysis and reviews
2. Maintain and improve control processes
3. Ensure the quality of data supplied to the business
4. Participate in ad-hoc projects
5. Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
6. Contribute to the development of financial strategies

Requirements

• Educational Qualification: Financial Degree/Diploma, CIMA / ACCA qualification
• Experience: Significant experience in a senior finance analyst role, preferably in publishing or with Elsevier
• System Skills: Advanced Excel and Oracle knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and persuasion skills
• Personal Attributes: Professional expertise, self-driven, culturally adaptable, curious mindset
• Results-Oriented: Customer focus, problem-solving, analytical, ability to meet deadlines, organized
• Language Skills: Strong English communication skills (spoken and written)

Work Flexibility & Benefits

We promote a healthy work/life balance with flexible working hours, wellbeing initiatives, parental leave, study support, and sabbaticals. Our benefits include generous holiday allowance, health and medical benefits, wellbeing programs, pension scheme, share options, travel loans, electric vehicle scheme, dental insurance, parental leave, employee assistance, charity support days, learning resources, and employee discounts.

About Elsevier

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