Decision Support Analyst I

RELX; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information services company in Durban is seeking a Decision Support Analyst to provide financial insights and support business leaders. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to learn and grow. Key responsibilities include assisting in budgeting and forecasting, preparing financial dashboards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Excellent analytical and communication skills are required, along with strong Excel capabilities.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan

Study Leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in a finance, analytics, or business support role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with data and financial models.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partnering team in delivering financial insights.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting.
• Prepare and maintain financial dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

About LexisNexis South Africa

At LexisNexis, we pioneer advanced information and analytics solutions that empower professionals across industries to make confident decisions and drive progress. Our mission is to advance the rule of law and empower our customers through data-driven insights, technology, and collaboration.

As part of the LexisNexis South Africa team, you’ll be joining a company that values curiosity, innovation, and a proactive approach to solving complex business challenges.

About the Team

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Decision Support Analyst / Commercial Finance Analyst to join our Finance team. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or early‑career professional who is eager to learn, grow, and make an impact.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll support our business leaders and finance business partners by providing insights, analysis, and reporting to help drive sound commercial decisions. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to understand business performance, identify trends, and assist in delivering actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partnering team in delivering financial insights and analysis to business leaders.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end reporting processes.
• Prepare and maintain financial dashboards and performance metrics.
• Contribute to variance analysis, identifying key drivers of performance against plan.
• Support decision‑making processes by providing timely, accurate, and relevant financial information.
• Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and operations teams to understand financial implications of key business initiatives.
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports for leadership reviews.
• Participate in ad hoc analysis and projects aimed at improving business efficiency and profitability.
• Contribute ideas to process improvement and automation within the finance function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in a finance, analytics, or business support role (internship or graduate experience acceptable).
• Knowledge of financial principles and basic business acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, proactive, and “can‑do” attitude — eager to learn and take initiative.
• Comfortable working with data and financial models.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Power BI, SQL, or similar tools would be an advantage.

Work in a way that works for you

We 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 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 well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave

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.

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