Financial Analyst, Global Procurement

RELX International; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

RELX is seeking a Data & Analytics professional to advance GP Procurement’s reporting and AI-enabled insights. You will own supplier data reporting, scale a modern data layer with Microsoft Dataverse and Power Apps, and partner with procurement professionals to deliver insights across sourcing and strategic initiatives.

With a focus on data governance, you will influence decision-making and drive operational excellence in a global context.

Qualifications

• Background in financial or operational reporting and analytics.
• AI fluency, practical LLM capabilities, and ongoing AI skills development.
• Experience with Microsoft Dataverse and Power Apps.
• Strong Excel skills; Alteryx experience is a plus.
• Comfort with large datasets and data enrichment concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own consolidated reporting for GP-owned operational data at the parent-supplier level.
• Serve as SME for Dataverse and Power Apps, advising on new use cases.
• Partner with GP Technology to deliver analytic, AI, and support across sourcing initiatives.
• Identify and resolve spend data anomalies with the Data Analytics Senior Manager.
• Lead periodic reporting on Global Procurement KPIs against targets.
• Maintain Dun & Bradstreet supplier alerts for early risk detection.
• Establish and maintain data governance standards with ownership and access controls.
• Contribute analytics, reporting, and strategic communications to drive procurement outcomes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

AI fluency

Excel proficiency

Collaboration across teams

Data storytelling

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Dataverse

Power Apps

Job description

Are you passionate about turning data into insights that drive business impact?

Do you thrive at the intersection of analytics, technology, procurement, and AI, helping teams make better decisions through trusted data?

About our Team

Our team implements and administers policy and/or administration of short or long-term international assignments. We oversee immigration services, policies, and regulations to ensure compliance. We execute functional business plans and contribute to the development of functional global mobility strategy, guiding decisions by divisional strategy.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of GP Finance and Analytics, you will play a key role in advancing RELX Global Procurement's data and analytics capabilities. You will own reporting for critical supplier data, help scale a modern operational data layer using Microsoft Dataverse and Power Apps, and partner with procurement professionals to deliver insights, reporting, and AI-enabled solutions that support sourcing and strategic initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to influence data governance, improve decision-making, and drive operational excellence across a global procurement organization.

Responsibilities

• Own consolidated reporting for GP-owned operational data tracked at the parent-supplier level, including price protection, contacts, code of conduct, ESG/Carbon metrics, and critical supplier dimensions
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Microsoft Dataverse and Power Apps, advising on new use cases and capabilities
• Partner closely with the GP Technology team, providing analytic, AI, and general support across sourcing and strategic initiatives
• Identify, investigate, and resolve spend data anomalies in collaboration with the GP Data Analytics Senior Manager
• Lead periodic reporting on Global Procurement key performance objectives against targets
• Maintain users and suppliers for Dun & Bradstreet key supplier alerts to support early risk detection
• Establish and maintain data governance standards, including ownership, access controls, quality checks, and audit trails
• Contribute analytics, reporting, and strategic communications that help drive procurement outcomes

Requirements

• Background in financial or operational reporting and analytics
• AI fluency, practical LLM capabilities, and commitment to continuous development and use of AI skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dataverse and Power Apps
• Strong Excel skills; Alteryx experience is a plus
• Comfort working with large datasets and data enrichment concepts, including parentage and classification
• Ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions
• Strong written and oral communication skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively across finance, technology, and procurement teams

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 Pattern

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.

About the Business

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The headquarters is in London. The market capitalization is about £60bn ($80bn), making it one of the 10 largest listed companies in the UK. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext, and NYSE. The company has four market segments. It develops information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in the Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions sectors.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $71,600 - $119,400. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.

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 or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and t