Commercial Finance Manager Do you enjoy using a data-driven approach to uncover information and insights? Would you like to be part of a team that innovates using technology? About the Team: 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: As a member of the UK Decision Support team, you will partner with the commercial organization, playing a key role in strategic and tactical planning. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including Sales Directors, Heads of Sales, Marketing Director, CFO, and Managing Director. Responsibilities + Build trusted partnerships with senior leadership and business areas supported. + Contribute to strategic and tactical planning. + Identify and communicate risks and opportunities. + Enhance management information and analytics for effective decision-making. + Innovate and implement metrics to measure effectiveness and optimize costs. + Drive efficiencies within finance through process review and automation. + Prepare and review key monthly reports, summarizing performance and outlook. + Provide timely analysis of results and forecasts. + Develop and prepare metrics reporting aligned with business priorities. + Ensure timely delivery of month-end results with insightful analysis. + Coordinate with Financial Accounts for accurate reporting + Support sales forecasting processes. + Understand the implications of billing movements on revenue recognition. + Deliver quarterly forecasts covering sales, revenue, and costs. Requirements + Relevant experience in a commercial finance role. + Holds accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or similar), or finalist + Ability to operate in a specialist area and deliver results. + Strong understanding of principles and concepts in finance. + Excellent teamwork and communication skills + High degree of discretion and confidentiality + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is desirable. 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 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 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 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 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. 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.