Commercial Controller A&G Solutions

RELX INC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of information and analytics is seeking a Commercial Controller to deliver financial insights for the Academic & Government Solutions organization. You will provide analytical support, manage reporting, and assist in budgeting for significant revenue streams. The ideal candidate should have a Master's in Finance or CPA_CA, strong analytical skills, and experience with financial systems. The role promotes a healthy work-life balance and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Health care plans and benefits

Modern family benefits

Comprehensive pension and retirement plans

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Solid international background with applicable experience.
• Robust knowledge of financial systems and processes.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight on A & G Solutions business metrics.
• Monthly management reporting and signal risks early.
• Support budgeting and forecasting of $400m+ revenue.

Skills

Data-driven approach

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Business partnering

Education

CPA_CA or Master's in Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Hyperion

PeopleSoft

Tableau

Salesforce

Job description

Commercial Controller A & G Solutions

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

• Provide 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;
• Support 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

• Bring a solid international background with directly applicable experience;
• 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.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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RELX is a global provider of information‑based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.

Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.

Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.