Finance Analyst

Job title:

Finance Analyst

Company

LexisNexis

Job description

About the Business:LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.About the Team:LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.About the Role:This position reports to the Corporate FP&A Manager and supports the CEMEA business unit (France, South Africa, Austria, and the Middle East). The role involves providing analytical support to assist Finance and Business stakeholders in making informed decisions that drive improved business performanceResponsibilities:

• Gather and analyze data across the region, report financial information to management, and assist in preparing financial forecasts and plans for CEMEA business units.
• Prepare and generate standard reports with commentaries on trends and variances.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for analytics.
• Support and champion process improvement projects, including finance automation and generative AI projects.
• Suggest process enhancements to align countries with Group reporting.
• Oversee bi-annual maintenance processes and monitor progress.
• Develop close working relationships with operating businesses, providing a point of contact between CEMEA decision support and Corporate FP&A.

Requirements:

• Newly Qualified / Part Qualified (CIMA/ACA/ACCA).
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business with a Finance concentration.
• Experience in a financial role or Finance support role, with an understanding of revenue or cost metrics and reporting in a global organization.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and preferred knowledge of Hyperion and Dodeca.
• Strong technical analytical skills, including trend, variance, and profitability analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and standards for revenue/cost and management accounting techniques (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of financial processes, revenue drivers, and dynamics for various businesses/industries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. French speaking is preferred but not required.

Work in a way that works for youWe 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 youWe 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 BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.LexisNexis, a division of 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: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Please read our .

Expected salary

Location

England

Job date

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:39:59 GMT

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