RELX FP&A Senior Analyst

RELX; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information analytics provider is seeking a Finance professional to lead the month-end reporting process and prepare management reports for external announcements. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree and relevant qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA. The role requires strong analytical and Excel skills, effective communication with stakeholders, and previous experience in large organizations. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Competitive pension scheme

Employee discounts scheme

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic background required.
• Experience in large international organizations or Big 4 environment preferred.
• Proactive, organized, and self-motivated individuals are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end reporting process.
• Prepare management reports for external announcements.
• Review and analyze submitted budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Oracle

SmartView

Job description

Overview

About the role: The RELX Financial Planning & Analysis Department is responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial information required by the CFO and CEO for financial planning, management and control of RELX. The team manages management reporting, planning and analysis of the financial performance at an overall group level. The role will report to the Group FP&A Senior Manager. The job requires not just the compilation of financial data but driving analysis and insight to create effective dialogue about critical business issues. The goal is to continuously improve the provision of information to, leading to accelerated effective decision-making with commitment to management actions. You will work with the finance teams of the four business divisions as well as corporate teams such as Strategy, Investor Relations, Taxation and Treasury.

The team is responsible for periodic exercises in addition to ad hoc projects, including tracking and critical review of the performance of the operating businesses; monthly analysis of management reporting and related issues; budgeting and quarterly reforecasting; rolling forecast of performance for the current year and the next year; interim results and year end results analysis.

You will develop a close working relationship with and a detailed understanding of the various businesses with accountabilities below.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end reporting process, including group consolidation and preparation of reports for the Board of Directors.
• Prepare half-yearly and annual management reports to support external results announcements, with clear performance commentary.
• Review and analyse submitted budgets and quarterly forecasts; prepare consolidated annual budgets and updates.
• Evaluate returns on invested capital to support resource allocation and maximise value.
• Support the preparation of financial reports for external reporting requirements.
• Build excellent working relationships with divisional finance teams and act as a key point of contact.
• Collaborate with the Group Financial Reporting team to ensure accurate reflection of centrally managed items and key judgements.
• Manage functional cost reporting, including quarterly updates and forecasts.

Requirements:

• Holds an exceptional academic background with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; fully qualified in ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or similar.
• Brings experience from large international organisations or a Big 4 environment.
• Demonstrates advanced analytical, Excel, and presentational skills, with commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels and thrives under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Proactive, organised, and self-motivated, with a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Familiar with Oracle and SmartView systems.

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 for you

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

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About the Business

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The group serves customers in more than 180 geographies and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs over 36,000 people, of whom almost half are in North America. The headquarters is in London. The market capitalization is about £62bn ($65bn), making it one of the 10 largest listed companies in the UK. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext and NYSE. The company has four market segments. It develops information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in the Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions sectors.

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