Decision Support Sr Finance Analyst
RELX · Alpharetta, GA · 1 mo ago
Finance$72k–$119k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Deliver clear, concise insights on revenue performance against forecast, plan, and prior year, including driver-based commentary
- Maintain oversight of pipeline activity, market trends, and transactional drivers to explain revenue movement
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of revenue reporting outputs through strong stakeholder partnership
- Analyze revenue drivers, customer trends, and product mix to identify growth and optimization opportunities
- Provide ad hoc analysis and deep-dive insights to support strategic initiatives and leadership decision-making
- Synthesize complex datasets into executive-ready materials, recommendations, and financial narratives
- Identify emerging risks and trends, providing proactive insights and early warning signals to leadership
- Act as a primary finance partner to Commercial and Life business leaders, translating financial data into actionable guidance
- Support business reviews, operating rhythms, and leadership discussions with clear and concise financial storytelling
- Challenge assumptions and provide financial perspective on growth strategies, pricing, and investment decisions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and FP&A teams to align on business priorities
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, data quality, and automation to increase efficiency and scalability
- Leverage AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to streamline reporting and automate recurring analysis
- Establish and promote best practices for responsible and effective use of AI within finance workflows
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Significant experience in financial analysis, decision support, FP&A, or related finance roles
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate insights into actionable recommendations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering insights to senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams and influence business decisions
- Experience working with financial reporting tools and data platforms (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar)
- Excellent attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity
- Experience leveraging or implementing AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) within reporting or analytics workflows is a plus
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outputs