Commercial Finance Analyst

Job description

Would you like to join a team that is an integral part of decision making? Are you eager to use your financial skills to influence stakeholders? About the Team LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with over 11,000 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 role provides financial stewardship, commercial insight and decision support for the full P&L of InterAction, the only Legal CRM featuring exclusive LexisNexis content. Acting as a trusted finance business partner to product, commercial and operational leaders, the role is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and the translation of financial results into clear, actionable insight. The role will identify risks and opportunities, support pricing and deal strategy, evaluate investment and growth initiatives, and influence key management decisions through data-led analysis and commercial challenge. It will also champion smarter ways of working, including the responsible use of generative AI and automation to improve the efficiency, quality and depth of financial analysis and insight. The position reports directly to the Finance Decision Support Director and involves regular engagement with senior stakeholders and the wider finance team. Responsibilities Lead the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes , ensuring assumptions are robust, clearly understood and aligned with business strategy. Provide insightful monthly performance analysis, explaining key movements in revenue, cost, margin, pipeline and other relevant business drivers. Partner with product, sales, marketing and operations teams to understand performance, challenge assumptions and support delivery of financial targets. Identify, quantify and communicate risks and opportunities , recommending actions to improve financial and operational outcomes. Support pricing, discounting and deal structure decisions , ensuring commercial proposals are financially sound and aligned with strategic objectives. Develop business cases for investment, product development, go-to-market initiatives and other strategic opportunities, including clear assessment of financial returns and key sensitivities. Maintain and improve financial processes, models, dashboards and reporting tools to support timely, accurate and data-led decision-making. Use generative AI, automation and analytical tools to streamline recurring finance processes, enhance variance analysis, improve reporting narratives and identify trends or anomalies more efficiently. Translate complex financial information into clear insight for non-finance stakeholders, enabling effective commercial decisions. Identify and monitor key performance indicators , including forward-looking metrics, providing early warning of issues and highlighting opportunities to accelerate growth. Work closely with the wider finance team to ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls and alignment with group finance processes. Support ad hoc analysis, scenario modelling and strategic projects as required by senior management. Requirements Degree or equivalent experience required; MBA, advanced business degree or professional finance qualification desirable. 3+ years of experience in a finance, FP&A, decision support or commercial finance role, ideally within a large matrix organization. Strong understanding of sales performance, revenue drivers, P&L metrics, forecasting and management reporting. Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting principles, processes and systems. Demonstrated ability to deliver results, manage competing priorities and provide high-quality insight under tight timelines. Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to challenge assumptions, interpret performance and influence business decisions. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders. Experience with Hyperion and Oracle Fusion preferred. Experience using AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or Claude to improve productivity, analysis and insight generation preferred. Experience within LexisNexis, a comparable industry, or a subscription-based B2B organization would be advantageous. Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. U.S. National Base Pay Range: $65,100 - $108,500. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. If performed in New York, the base pay range is $71,600 - $119,300.If performed in New York City, the base pay range is $78,100 - $130,300.If performed in Rochester, NY, the base pay range is $65,100 - $108,500.If performed in Ohio, the base pay range is $61,800 - $103,100. 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