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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
The Senior Finance Analyst will provide financial insights through analysis and planning, support month-end closing processes, and communicate findings to leadership.
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FPR&A Senior Analyst

Do you enjoy being part of a team collaborating to deliver success?
And are you eager to work in the Finance department of Elsevier?

About our Team

The Centre of Excellence FPR&A team is a dynamic and collaborative group dedicated to providing critical financial insights and support to drive the company's strategic objectives. We develop and support the analytic technologies to provide our internal customers with 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 provide critical financial insights by conducting in-depth analysis, planning and trend identification. Analyzing schedules and understanding of impact on the financials.

Responsibilities

  • Gathering, interprets, and analyzes information, makes assessments, and completes reconciliations. 

  • Providing critical financial insights to the executive team by conducting in-depth analysis, scenario planning, and trend identification that guides strategic decision-making. 

  • Gaining a deep understanding of our financial systems and processes. 

  • Analyzing large sets of data and extracts valuable insights to present to leadership and business partners. 

  • Supporting month-end close activities, preparing and analyzing schedules and understanding their impact on the overall financials. 

  • Identifying problem areas when looking at information, seeing patterns, trends, or missing pieces, and identifies the similarities. Questions inconsistencies in financial data and make recommendations to resolve. 

  • Identifying improvements and enhancements, documenting and recommending appropriate course of action, and assisting with implementing new processes. 

  • Supporting and providing guidance in other functional areas, helps with questions, and assists them with solutions. 

  • Performing Ad hoc analysis as needed. 

Requirements

  • 5+ years prior experience of substantial diverse financial analysis and accounting 

  • Advanced computer skills including Excel, Essbase, Hyperion 

  • Understanding of financial system structures and data flows 

  • Attention to detail, advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify problem areas when reviewing data/information and question inconsistencies to determine proper resolution 

  • Advanced organizational and time management skills 

  • Strong communication and presentation skills 

  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment 

  • Ability to complete financial analysis with minimal direction 

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.


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Top Skills

Essbase
Excel
Hyperion

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