FP&A Business Controller

The RELX Financial Planning & Analysis Department is responsible for the preparation and analysis of information required by senior management for the purposes of planning, financial control and management of the group. The team is focused on the management reporting, planning and analysis of the financial performance at a group level.

As part of this team, you will work with the finance teams of the different business area. The goal is to improve the provision of information and analysis, leading to accelerated effective decision-making with commitment to management actions.

The team is responsible for the following periodic exercises in addition to a significant number of ad hoc projects:
· Tracking and critical review of the performance of the business areas
· 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

Overview of some of the team activities
· Prepare the monthly analysis of operating business performance. The includes confirming REMIS numbers with the business areas, updating the data for the monthly board paper as well as assisting in preparing the underlying analysis, and aggregating excel based business area information.
· Preparation of half yearly and yearly management reports for RELX plc to support external results
announcements, critically appraising actual performance in the period under review compared to budget or reforecast and prior years. This includes preparing instructions for the business area, confirming templates and REMIS numbers from the divisions, assisting in preparing other schedules (e.g. revenue splits, quarterly analysis)
· Detailed analysis, review, and challenge of submitted budgets and quarterly reforecasts and preparation of the consolidated annual budget, phased budget and quarterly reforecasts. This includes preparation of instructions for the business area, confirming reported numbers from the business area and assisting in preparing schedules including the strategy data file
· Assist in the preparation of the financial reports and information to satisfy RELX’s external reporting requirements including assisting with the SOX controls documentation
· Functional cost reporting including quarterly reporting and reforecasting for the group including RFCIS confirmation with the business area, aggregate data and prepare the roll-up, liaise with business area teams to ensure data is accurate.
· Analysis of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) employee numbers and movements on a monthly basis as well as for year-end

You should have/be:
· Computer literate, with strong Excel spreadsheet skills
· Strong analytical and presentational skills
· Logical, organised, diligent, with strong attention to detail
· Ability to communicate effectively, including with senior stakeholders
· Proven ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and focus
· Independently manage workstreams
· Be able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive in measures taken to achieve responsibilities

Non-essential skills / experience:
· Experience of Hyperion, the group’s consolidation system
· Experience of REMIS / REQIS / RFCIS (for internal candidates)
· Accounting qualifications

Job Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related area.
•    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial reporting, planning, and analysis (revenue, cost, expense); with actual experience in budgeting and providing commentaries
•    Strong analytical skills, a self-starter with "can do" mentality; quick learner in a complex and demanding environment.
•    Excellent knowledge and understanding of financial and management accounting, process and systems.
•    Affinity with large and complex international working environment; ability to travel occasionally.
•    Commercial and organizational awareness, ideally in a comparable industry.
•    Good communication skills.

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