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Business Controller Location: Chennai ( Work from Office) Would you enjoy being a subject matter expert Would you like to be part of a team that delivers value through effective analysis About our Team We are a global multicultural team working across Elsevier products and geographies. We improve business outcomes via advanced analytical capabilities and business intelligence expertise focused on sales, revenues, and costs. Our team partners with the business to provide effective support for company objectives and operational initiatives. We provide deep business knowledge, constructive feedback and valuable insight to help shape our strategic ambitions. About the Role You will be responsible for providing and interpreting financial information for Sales and Revenue or Costs and supporting the Business Decision Support (BDS) organisation in analysing and monitoring trends. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be the Subject Matter Expert for key systems and models within the CoE Sales & Revenue or the CoE Costs. In this role, you will be responsible for interpreting actuals, forecast and budget data and providing commentaries and insight. You will be an expert in financial data analysis, able to provide insights and recommendations to the management team. Working closely with the Financial Director and the BDS Business Controllers, your role will be instrumental in driving the company\'s financial success and growth. Responsibilities Handling management reporting for actuals and budgets/forecasts, including variance analysis and commentaries Developing and optimizing the financial reporting tools within CoE and BDS Supporting as the CoE liaison person for Finance projects within Elsevier, delivering process improvements within the Finance and Non-Finance community Ensuring that senior management\'s priority information requirements are delivered and \'operationalized\' on a timely basis Owning the planning, budgeting and forecasting process systems, continuously improving the capabilities in cross-functional collaboration with various stakeholders Designing, developing and maintaining business case models, providing financial inputs for business case or analysis of strategic/operational initiatives Ensuring quality and compatibility of data in multiple systems, responsible for user acceptance testing Maintaining a broad view of Revenue Accounting and manage interactions with stakeholders internally and externally Requirements Experience working independently to deliver initiatives and objectives. Possess excellent knowledge and understanding of financial and management accounting, process and systems Be a self-starting, adaptable learner with a can-do mentality Demonstrate competency within financial accounting, with advanced technical expertise and understanding of internal controls Be comfortable navigating a complex and demanding, highly-matrixed environment Demonstrate advanced management reporting and analysis capability, with experience owning business unit process Experience planning, budgeting, forecasting and creating comprehensive reporting decks Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that 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 with us We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it. Working for you At Elsevier, 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 Long service awards Save As You Earn share option scheme Travel Season ticket loan Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave 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 via Perks at Work About Us 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. Join Us Purposeful Work When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve. Growing Every Day Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. Colleagues Who Care You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home. Together, we create possibilities. Join us Elsevier is 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. 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: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK .

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