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Business Unit Controller

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RELX

RELX

1,001-5,000 employees

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Healthcare
Legal

Mid, Senior

Horsham, PA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Pennsylvania, USA | Philadelphia, PA, USA

Home based hybrid role within driving distance to our Horsham, PA office.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Planning
Accounting
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field;
  • Relevant experience in cost accounting and analysis
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency in data analysis and cost modeling using Excel
  • Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles
  • Ability to manage competing priorities around month end close, annual budgeting and forecasting process, and adhoc requests
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement robust cost accounting systems to track costs for various service lines, departments, and projects for the Government business unit
  • Prepare detailed cost per unit analyses to determine profit margins across different service offerings
  • Allocate overhead costs appropriately to departments and projects
  • Analyze spending and costs regularly to highlight inefficiencies and cost reduction opportunities specific to Reed Tech
  • Prepare regular revenue price volume reporting and analysis
  • Partner with Operations leadership team and department heads to understand cost drivers and provide decision support analysis
  • Communicate cost analysis results and recommendations proactively to Reed Tech management
  • Support monthly close process by providing timely cost analysis and reporting within 3 business days of month end
  • Continuously look for ways to improve analysis methods and processes
  • Work closely with the broader LexisNexis finance and accounting teams on central reporting and analysis
  • Develop annual P&L budgets and forecasts for the Government business unit

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • RELX's strategic expansion into cloud hosting services in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region indicates strong growth potential and commitment to global market penetration.
  • Recognition as a category leader in transaction screening and adverse media monitoring by Chartis Research highlights RELX's industry leadership and reliability.
  • Winning the 'Best Healthcare Big Data Solution' award for LexisNexis Health Equity and Inclusion Insights underscores the company's impact on improving healthcare outcomes and addressing social determinants of health.

What critics are saying

  • The rapid pace of technological advancements in AI and data analytics could pose challenges in maintaining RELX's competitive edge.
  • The increasing prevalence of cyberattacks, as highlighted by the 19% annual increase in global human-initiated digital attack rates, could strain RELX's resources and impact its reputation.

What makes RELX unique

  • RELX's diverse portfolio, including LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Elsevier, allows it to serve multiple industries such as legal, scientific, and risk management, unlike competitors focused on single sectors.
  • The company's strong emphasis on data security and compliance, as evidenced by certifications like ISO 27001 and HIPAA, sets it apart in the data analytics and risk management space.
  • RELX's continuous innovation in AI and data analytics, such as the launch of Accurint AI Insights and ThreatMetrix for Insurance Quotes, demonstrates its commitment to staying ahead of technological trends.