Full-Time

Business Unit Controller

Posted on 9/16/2024

RELX

RELX

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides analytics and decision tools for professionals

Data & Analytics
Social Impact
Legal

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

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 Accounting
Financial Planning
Accounting
Required Skills
Data Analysis
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

RELX provides information-based analytics and decision tools tailored for professional and business customers across various sectors. The company operates in four key areas: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions. Its products utilize extensive data and analytics to assist clients, such as researchers, healthcare professionals, legal practitioners, and business executives, in making informed decisions and enhancing productivity. Unlike many competitors, RELX primarily uses a subscription model, ensuring a consistent revenue stream while also offering transactional sales and advertising. The company's goal is to support its clients in achieving better outcomes while promoting corporate responsibility, including a commitment to diversity, social justice, and sustainable development, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1894

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration of Enamine's compounds accelerates drug discovery and reduces development costs by 90%.
  • LexisNexis Risk Solutions leads in fraud detection, enhancing security in financial transactions.
  • Reaxys platform's AI capabilities support innovation in drug discovery and academia.

What critics are saying

  • Increased reliance on alternative credit data may expose RELX to regulatory scrutiny.
  • Data privacy concerns arise from integrating Enamine's database into Reaxys.
  • Significant investment needed to stay competitive in the rapidly advancing airport technology sector.

What makes RELX unique

  • RELX offers a diverse range of analytics and decision tools across industries.
  • The company's subscription-based model ensures a steady stream of recurring revenue.
  • RELX actively supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals through its operations.

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