Head of Finance MENA & CEMEA International

Head of Finance MENA & CEMEA International page is loaded Head of Finance MENA & CEMEA International Apply locations France (Rue de Javel) time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago job requisition id R94655

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.

About the team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the business objectives

• Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to strategic decisions and business planning.

• Foster a high-performance finance culture grounded in compliance and continuous improvement.

• Build strategic partnerships with internal departments and external stakeholders to drive business growth.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasts

• Design and implement financial models to support strategic planning and resource allocation.

• Monitor financial KPIs and perform variance analysis to inform leadership decisions.

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to support project evaluations and commercial initiatives.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports for senior management.

• Ensure reporting aligns with both internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability.

• Oversee cash pooling, intercompany loans, and repayments within Group Treasury frameworks.

• Act as authorized bank signatory for payments in the region.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Ensure full compliance with IFRS, local financial regulations (e.g. in Qatar), and group internal policies.

• Liaise with tax advisors and group functions to optimize tax structures and ensure fiscal compliance.

Audit & Control

• Serve as the key contact for internal and external audits

• Ensure documentation and audit responses are accurate and timely

• Implement and maintain financial controls and compliance procedures.

Regional Expansion & Project Management

• Lead financial and operational aspects of expansion projects, including the establishment of new legal entities or branches (e.g., Qatar Branch).

• Manage multidisciplinary projects covering legal, tax, compliance, procurement, budgeting, and banking.

• Act as project lead in coordination with multiple RELX teams.

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee the implementation and optimization of financial systems and processes for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

• Drive AI and process transformation initiatives where appropriate.

Training & Stakeholder Support

• Provide financial training and support to non-financial managers across the region.

• Empower stakeholders with data-driven insights to enhance financial understanding and decision-making.

Compensation & Governance

• Approve salary increases, hiring, and incentive programs (e.g. SIP) for relevant business units

• Ensure compensation practices align with budget and policy.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)

• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, ideally in multinational B2B or SaaS environments

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax compliance, and regional regulatory frameworks (especially GCC)

• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling

• Experience leading audits and cross-functional projects, including entity setup

• Excellent command of English (French and/or Arabic is a plus)

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 and Air Ticket

• Competitive Bonus

• 25 days paid annual Leave

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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-.

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LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets and preventing bribery and corruption within their supply chains. We partner with leading global associations and customers to help collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. We endeavour to advance the rule of law across the world.Our teams are combining unparalleled legal and business information with analytics and technology to advance what's possible for the way our customers work and to advance what's possible in the world by strengthening the rule of law.