Are you a Finance professional looking for a new challenge in the next stage of your career? Do you have a willingness to learn, develop new skills, and have demonstrated leadership potential? About the role: In this position, you will be responsible for the high standard and timely delivery of the RELX group's quarterly consolidated results, primarily for external reporting purposes, and to support RELX's performance management and decision making. Reporting to the Head of Reporting and working with their established team, you will also work closely with the RELX Group Financial Controller and have interaction with the RELX CFO. The role involves significant interaction with the group's finance teams located in various countries and locations including several senior finance team members across our business area financial controllers and central functions such as Tax, Treasury, M&A, FP&A and Company Secretariat. Location: Hybrid working - home and office based in London and Sutton, United Kingdom Responsibilities: - Lead, manage and develop a team of 3 finance professionals to produce: - RELX group consolidated financial statements released externally at half year and year end: - Quarterly SOx reporting - US and Netherlands consolidated financial statements and the RELX (UK) Ltd standalone statutory accounts. - UK and US government form submissions - Lead implementation of a new consolidation system, Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS) and ensure smooth transition from the current system (Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) - Provide systems development and maintenance ensuring the existing Group consolidation and analysis systems are properly maintained through the transition period to FCCS - Liaise with external auditors to ensure requests are resolved in a timely manner; - Drive consistent application of accounting policies across the group - Assist in drafting of quarterly Audit Committee papers - Involvement in adhoc projects supporting the continuous improvement of internal and external reporting processes Qualifications and Experience: - Fully qualified accountant (CA/ACCA or equivalent) with financial accounting experience preferably gained in a Group consolidation role in a company audited by a Big Four firm - Experience in working with UK or US listed complex multi-national companies - Experience in managing people and working collaboratively with multidisciplined global teams - Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and re-prioritise workload through excellent project management and communication skills (verbal & written) - Have the gravitas and self-confidence to critically examine information and provide constructive challenge to stakeholders to validate various sources of information - Strong working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and their practical application - Oracle consolidation (HFM or Oracle FCCS) and SmartView experience required 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 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: - Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days - Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits - Wellbeing programs - Life assurance - Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme - Save As You Earn share option scheme - Travel Season ticket loan - Electric Vehicle Scheme - Optional Dental Insurance - Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave - Employee Assistance Programme - Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children - RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you - Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer - Access to extensive learning and development resources - Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work About the Business RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.The group serves customers in more than 180 geographies and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs over 36,000 people, of whom almost half are in North America. The headquarters is in London. The market capitalization is about £62bn ($65bn), making it one of the 10 largest listed companies in the UK. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext and NYSE.The company has four market segments. It develops information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in the Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions sectors. RELX is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK, or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy (https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us/privacy). RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.