Sr Financial Analyst - Automation
RELX (Elsevier, LexisNexis) · Alpharetta, United States · 1mo ago
About the Business
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, risk.lexisnexis.com
About our Team
This team develops and supports the analytic technologies to provide our internal customers structured access to data that is timely, accurate, and actionable. We collaborate in a fast-paced environment, contributing to innovative solutions, and demonstrating meticulousness.
About the Role
You'll be responsible for leading reporting, automation, and standardization initiatives that improve efficiency, data integrity, and financial decision-making. Serves as the Oracle Fusion reporting subject matter expert (SME), developing and optimizing financial reports, driving governance and controls, and partnering with Finance and Systems teams to implement process improvements and new technologies. Owns projects from requirements gathering through implementation and support, while providing analytical insights for month-end close, forecasting, and planning activities. Combines strong financial analysis, accounting expertise, automation capabilities, and stakeholder management skills to deliver scalable, standardized Finance solutions.
This position will be hybrid in Alpharetta, GA
Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, and maintain the finance reporting portfolio by creating new reports and optimizing existing reports to improve accessibility, accuracy, and decision-making.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Oracle Fusion reporting and governance, ensuring data integrity, adherence to standards, effective controls, and ongoing user support across Finance.
Lead automation and standardization initiatives that reduce manual effort, improve process efficiency, and promote consistent financial reporting and planning practices across the organization.
Take end-to-end ownership of reporting and automation enhancement projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, implementation, governance, and post-deployment support.
Partner with the Financial Systems Administration team and business stakeholders to evaluate, test, and implement new tools, technologies, and process improvements that enhance Finance operations.
Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and best practices to drive adoption, knowledge transfer, and sustainable support of reporting, automation, and governance processes.
Provide analytical support during month-end close, forecasting, and planning cycles, delivering insights and recommendations that support operational and financial decision-making.
Requirements
Solid financial, analytical, and accounting skills
3+ years prior experience in substantial diverse financial analysis and accounting
Advanced computer skills including Excel and Hyperion
Strong organizational skills and detailed orientation
Effective communication and presentation skills
Analytical thinking, inclusive of problem assessment and recommendation
Planning and organizational awareness
Preferred Qualifications:
Functional Knowledge: 3+ months experience with Dodeca report building and Microsoft Copilot usage
Business Expertise: Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve processes or services
Leadership: Leads functional teams or projects and serves as a best practice/quality resource
Problem Solving: Identifies applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems
Impact: Work is guided by department and project objectives
Interpersonal Skills: Communicates complex concepts; anticipates potential objections and influences others to adopt a different point of view
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