Company Description

Informa is a leading business intelligence, events, and academic publishing business operating in the Knowledge and Information Economy. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 100. We operate in more than 30 countries and employ over 11,000 people globally.

Informa’s leading brands and expert teams create intelligence-based products and data-driven services, convene communities in person and digitally and provide access to cutting-edge research for customers working in specialist markets, worldwide.

Job Description

Management / General

• Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed in accordance with Balance Sheet Integrity guidelines and control frameworks
• Review the accuracy of all calculations, postings and processes within the team’s remit
• Ensure that issues are escalated as appropriate to your Finance Manager in a timely manner.
• Offer support & guidance to colleagues on difficult issues as an expert & leader in the team
• Assist with any special projects within the department, including testing for new systems, developing new processes, and with the implementation of SSC wide projects introduced by Senior Managers or Global Process Owners, etc
• Assist with the delivery of smooth integration/due diligence activity
• Supervise Intercompany process and liaise with other SSC employees as necessary
• Training and support of the Capgemini BPO team that support CoE activities.
• Work effectively with internal and external auditors
• Assist in ensuring all statutory and regulatory deadlines for the team are met
• Flag any control risks and instances of fraud (both actual and attempted) to management as early as possible
• Ensure required approvals are completed in a timely manner

Process Change

• Assist with driving improvement across the CoE team
• Play an active role in driving for change and continuous improvement in the business and within finance; highlight potential process or control improvement opportunities with a key focus on customer experience
• Ensure all process documents are up-to-date and readily available and that staff are aware of the key processes and how they function

Qualifications

• Strong academic background, Accounting degree preferable
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience of working in a large team with mixed levels of experience.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of SSC processes and how these fit into the wider environment
• Knowledge of working in global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all finance processes including best practice, people, processes and technology
• Confident in how to lead and guide a team through challenging periods.
• Good working knowledge of dealing with mergers, acquisitions and disposals
• Good working knowledge of lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong people manager who actively engages and embraces talent management conversations.

Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills at all levels including a wide range of stakeholders within the business
• Continuously drives & improves processes & systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Be pro-active and take initiative and encourage teams to do the same
• Knowledge and ability to use relevant internal systems
• Highly organized, diligent with attention to detail and the ability to maintain these skills whilst working under pressure
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
• Ability to be flexible within role

Additional Information

Why work at Informa ?

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritizes promotions internally. Our benefits include:

• Learning and development plan to assist with your career development  
• 15 days PTO plus 10 national holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!  
• Competitive Benefits with 401k match 
• Paid parental leave 
• Work with a high quality of specialist products and service  
• Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration  
• ESPP - become a shareholder  

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. 

As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law. 

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