Are you motivated by the opportunity to shape financial strategy in a business undergoing AI-driven transformation?Do you want to partner with senior leaders to influence investment decisions and long-term value creation at a global scale?
About our TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX ( http://www.relx.com ), 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. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles ( https://stories.relx.com/responsible-ai-principles/index.html ).
About the RoleThis role partners closely with the SVP Editorial Operations and senior leadership to support one of the organization's most strategically important global functions. You will provide financial leadership across a complex, international cost base while supporting transformation as AI-enabled technologies reshape editorial content creation. The role offers meaningful scope to influence strategy, investment decisions, and long-term value creation.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Finance Business Partner to the SVP Editorial Operations and Editorial Operations leadership team, providing strategic financial insight, challenge, and decision support
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across a global cost base exceeding $100 million
Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting and performance analysis for senior management and executive stakeholders
Partner with operational leaders to drive transformation, productivity, AI-enabled optimization, and cost-efficiency initiatives
Support strategic investment decisions through scenario modelling, business cases, and forward-looking financial analysis
Develop insight into operational and cost drivers, linking financial, productivity, and workflow metrics to business outcomes
Leverage data, automation, AI, and advanced analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, transparency, and decision support
Act as a trusted advisor and change agent within Editorial Operations and the broader Global Operations organization
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in senior finance or commercial roles within complex, global organizations
Strong capability in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial financial analysis
Solid understanding of finance, accounting principles, governance, and risk management
Confidence engaging and influencing senior and executive stakeholders with clear, evidence-based insight
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations
Ability to connect financial performance with operational metrics, productivity drivers, and business outcomes
Experience working in international environments, with awareness of cultural and regulatory differences
Practical interest or experience in applying AI, automation, or advanced analytics within finance or operational settings
Work in a Way that Works for YouWe 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, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working PatternWorking 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.
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.
U.S. National Base Pay Range: $136,100 - $252,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.
If performed in New York, the base pay range is $149,600 - $278,100.If performed in New York City, the base pay range is $163,300 - $303,300.If performed in Rochester, NY, the base pay range is $136,100 - $252,800.
This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
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