Relx Group

Finance Systems AI/Automation Engineer

Relx Group$78K — $131K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on development experience with Python, SQL, or similar languages.
  • Proficient in building automation scripts and data pipelines.
  • Experience with APIs and working with structured data formats like JSON and REST.
  • Proven ability to design and implement technical solutions independently.
  • Background in Finance, particularly within FP&A or commercial finance environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with finance systems and cloud-based platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven automation solutions for finance workflows.
  • Write code to automate reporting production, forecasting, and data validation.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines for finance data extraction and transformation.
  • Develop API integrations between finance systems and reporting tools.
  • Prototype and transition solutions to production environments efficiently.
  • Debug and enhance existing automation and reporting solutions.
  • Embed AI capabilities in finance workflows, supporting variance explanations and anomaly detection.

Benefits

  • Promotes a healthy work/life balance with flexible working hours.
  • Numerous wellbeing initiatives to support employee health.
  • Shared parental leave to support family growth.
  • Study assistance for continued education and development.
  • Sabbaticals available for long-term employee satisfaction.
Full Job Description

What if you could build AI-powered solutions that transform how Finance teams work every day?

Are you excited by the opportunity to design, code, and deploy automation that delivers measurable business impact?

About the Role

As an AI Automation Engineer, you will design, build, and deploy AI-enabled automation and data solutions within Commercial and Corporate Finance. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on writing code, building integrations, automating workflows, and embedding AI capabilities directly into finance systems and reporting processes. You will deliver production-ready solutions that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and accelerate insight generation.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven automation solutions for FP&A workflows.
  • Write and maintain code to automate monthly reporting production, forecast preparation and consolidation, data validation and quality controls, and first-draft financial analysis.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines to extract, transform, and load finance data between systems.
  • Develop integrations using APIs to connect finance systems, reporting tools, and AI services.
  • Prototype solutions quickly and move them into production environments with appropriate controls.
  • Debug, optimize, and enhance existing automation and reporting solutions.
  • Embed AI capabilities into structured finance workflows, including variance explanation support, automated commentary generation, and anomaly detection.
  • Take ownership of the full solution lifecycle from concept through design, build, test, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.

Requirements

  • Hands-on development experience with Python, SQL, or similar programming languages.
  • Experience building automation scripts, data pipelines, or system integrations.
  • Experience working with APIs and structured data, including JSON and REST services.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently design and implement technical solutions.
  • Experience working within or closely supporting Finance, including FP&A, financial systems, or commercial finance environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
  • Ability to debug and support production automation solutions.
  • Experience embedding AI or advanced analytics into operational workflows.
  • Familiarity with finance systems, cloud-based platforms, and enterprise data environments.

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.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $78,800 - $131,300. 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. Click to access benefits specific to your location.

About Relx Group

RELX Group is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The company operates in four market segments: scientific, technical and medical; risk and business analytics; legal; and exhibitions. RELX's products and services include electronic databases, online information services, workflow tools, and print and digital books. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in London, England.
Learn more about Relx Group
Size
33,500 employees
Market Cap
$53.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+1%
Revenue
$7.1 billion
NASDAQ

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