Senior Business Controller

Do you enjoy being part of a team collaborating to deliver success?

Do you enjoy working developing budgeting and financial plans to achieve growth?

About our Team

The Centre of Excellence FP&A team is a dynamic and collaborative group dedicated to providing critical financiais insights and support to drive the company's strategic objectives. We develop and support the analytic technologies to provide our internal customers structured access to data that is timely, accurate, and actionable. We collaborate in a fast-paced environment, contributing to innovative solutions, and demonstrating meticulousness.

About the Role

In this role you will be at the forefront of financial planning, analysis and reporting in a global corporation.

Responsibilities

Forecasting : Build budgets and forecasts based on actual performance trends, changes in our strategy, and other business inputs. Provide insights and commentary on variance analysis.

Analysis : Comfortably work with large data sets from many data sources to translate it into actionable insights.

Reporting : Run specific queries and reports, reconcile data, and provide comprehensive analysis and support for key stakeholders.

Improving Continuously : Seek and implement continuous improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of service.

Accounting : Calculate and prepare deferral and accruals journals.

Requirements

Have very strong analytical skills and MS Excel modeling capabilities to provide deep insights and resolve finance inquiries independently. Experience with manipulating large data sets, as well as ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.

Be proactive and motivated individual with a can-do mentality, ready to take on challenges in a complex and demanding environment. Curious by nature, striving for continuous improvement.

Have strong communication skills to clearly convey financial information to a range of stakeholders in our multi-national and multi-cultural environment.

Have Professional Qualification / Master’s (regular) in Finance, Accounting or related area. 6-8 years of experience in financial reporting, planning, and analysis, including providing commentaries for senior stakeholders.

Preferably experience with Oracle Hyperion products and Smartview.

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. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer :

Comprehensive Health Insurance : Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.

Enhanced Health Insurance Options : Competitive rates negotiated by the company.

Group Life Insurance : Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

Group Accident Insurance : Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.

Flexible Working Arrangement : Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.

Employee Assistance Program : Access support for personal and work-related challenges.

Medical Screening : Your well-being is a top priority.

Modern Family Benefits : Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.

Long-Service Awards : Recognizing dedication and commitment.

New Baby Gift : Celebrating the joy of parenthood.

Subsidized Meals in Chennai : Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.

Various Paid Time Off : Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.

Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

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.