Decision Support Analyst II

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Our insurance risk solutions help drive better data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle - all while reducing risk. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below. https://risk.lexisnexis.com/insurance

About the Role

The Decision Support Analyst II is a key contributor within the Finance organization, responsible for supporting the Insurance business through revenue reporting, financial analysis, and business partnership. This role is heavily focused on daily revenue reporting and performance tracking, with a primary emphasis on the Claims vertical.

The analyst will provide timely insights and analysis to support both operational execution and strategic decision-making. By partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, this role ensures clear visibility into revenue performance, underlying drivers, and emerging trends, while helping to identify opportunities and risks impacting the business.

Responsibilities

Daily Revenue Reporting & Performance Management

• Produce and distribute daily revenue reports, including variance analysis against forecast, prior year, and internal targets

• Monitor and evaluate key revenue drivers such as market activity, transaction volumes, and customer-level trends

• Identify, investigate, and escalate risks, anomalies, or discrepancies impacting revenue performance

• Support weekly flash reporting, forecasting, and month-end close through data validation and reconciliation

Claims Vertical Financial Support

• Act as a dedicated finance partner to the Claims vertical, providing ongoing performance tracking and analysis

• Analyze Claims-related revenue streams (e.g., Police Records, CDF, Carrier Discovery) and associated volume drivers

• Deliver insights on pipeline activity, customer trends, and incremental revenue opportunities

• Support business reviews with clear, concise commentary on performance versus plan and key variances

Forecasting & Analysis

• Assist in monthly revenue forecasting using pipeline data, historical trends, and business inputs

• Perform variance analysis across actuals, forecasts, and prior year results, including root-cause explanations

• Support development of business cases, scenario modeling, and ad hoc analyses for leadership

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Maintain and enhance reporting tools and processes (e.g., Dodeca, Essbase/SmartView, Power BI, Excel models)

• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy, automation, and efficiency

• Contribute to the standardization and evolution of reporting practices across the Decision Support team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• 1+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or decision support

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and communicate insights clearly

• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Essbase/SmartView, or similar)

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with the ability to present to both finance and non-finance stakeholders

• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement