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RELX INC Decision Support Director in Houston, Texas
Decision Support Director - Print, Intelligize, Lex Machina, Casemap, Idex and Practical GuidanceAbout Us
LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated, proactive and collaborative finance business partner to join the LNNA Decision Support Finance team in what is an exciting and transformational time. Joining a business which is enjoying significant growth you will be responsible for working with various business partners across multiple products to ensure the continuation and acceleration of that trajectory as well as managing a team. The products under this role are in different stages of their lifecycles as well as how they are supported commercially – either directly or through other teams making this a truly diverse role.
Responsibilities
Finance Business Partner to the LNNA Leadership team as responsible for Print, Intelligize, Lex Machina, Casemap, Idex and Practical Guidance
Partner with VP’s and Senior Management to deliver financial results and drive initiatives. You’re comfortable with both digging into details and thinking about the big picture and an agent of change willing to challenge the status Quo
Confident in using data in decision making while seamlessly using your finance background to link financials with commercial, operational and other data
Bridge between commercial and product ownership to ensure those business leaders who also are responsible for revenue targets yet do not have commercial teams are up to speed on results, providing advice through data and analytics to drive better results
Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecast processes for the products as mentioned
Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for senior management
Deliver enhanced insight on cost drivers and develop financial metrics providing constructed recommendations for actions
Drive optimization, AI and cost reduction initiatives to ensure cost targets are achieved
Providing timely, sound and actionable financial recommendations from insights on scenarios of future performance
Following internal controls and procedures to comply data integrity and consistency to give insight for the annual audits
Developing excellent relations and maintain regular contact with internal stakeholders
Ensure LNNA Finance Team works as one
Manage and develop team who have various levels of experience ensuring their continued development
Requirements
Minimum of 8 years post qualification experience (CMA/CPA/ACA equivalent)
Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, with a track record of delivering results and driving financial performance
In depth knowledge of finance, accounting principles, financial regulations, and risk management practices
Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to effectively influence decision-making at the executive level
Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities
Experience of achieving results in an international environment, with appreciation of differences in culture and legal frameworks
Ability to look beyond the financials, linking financials with metrics and other data to drive results
Proactive and curious mindset
Work in a way that works for you
The role can conceivably be based anywhere in North America We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees
Working with Us
LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Working for you
We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: - Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits - Disability insurance - Dependent care and commuter spending accounts - Life and accident insurance - Retirement benefits (salary investment plan/employer stock purchase plan) - Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
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: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
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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.