Company Description

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact. 

We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research. 

We are home to over 10,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public companies.

In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

Job Description

Role Profile

The Senior Finance Business Analyst (SFBA) is a key role within the TS&S Finance team part of Global Support. You will work closely with the management team of the TS&S Practices and the TS&S finance business partner. You will also work alongside other members of the GS finance team, the wider GBS team on occasion with other divisional finance teams. Operating in a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, the SFBA uses insight and analytical skills to support the management of the business, constructively challenging and influencing where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

The SFBA is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required:

Supporting the Lead FBPWorking with the Lead FBP to provide support to the Business and FinanceWork on ad hoc projects based on Business / Finance needsWorking closely with HR and Procurement to understand the Business to provide a joint up approachRun the month end process on behalf the FBP, co-ordinating with the Towers and Sub TowersProduce stakeholder packs, preparing slide decks and ad hoc analysis under the guidance of the Lead FBPMaintain Risk and Opportunities trackerHeadcount / FTE reporting including FTE movement analysis and split of project and service rolesProvide bottom-up workforce planning build by individual reflecting latest view on new joiners & leavers (with link to Smart Recruiter system) plus attrition assumptions where necessaryReconcile vacancies and agree with HR so both joined upProvide bottom-up analysis on supplier costs – monitoring fixed and variable, committed and uncommitted costsReview Accruals and Prepayments, maintain management reporting for the Lead FBP and central Finance. Monitor monthly costs and act as coordination point during Month End / Budget for submission into TM1 / SAPFC.Production of insightful commentary, variance analysis and bridgesBuild and maintain trackers on Run and Change, Work with PMO and PMs to check and challenge their forecastsWorking with Project Teams, PMO on Capex/ Opex project forecast plus commentary for projectSupport the production of forecast / budget builds ensuring key assumptions, dependencies, risks, and opportunities are understood and articulated. Maintain a savings and headwinds tracker - provide updates each month on cost task /overlays as necessaryWorking Capital forecast and budget submission Prepare Balance Sheet reviews and returnsAct as point of contact on management recharges with Divisions, create and process intercompany tickets, review timesheet rechargesSupport on audit queriesMonth End and Forecast / Budget:Working with the TSS Planning, other FBPs and SSC teams to provide a summary of position for month end and mid-month reportsForecast / Budget submission in TM1 completed on time as per Divisional timetableCompletion of monthly stakeholder packs & workstream review packsAnnual Budget reporting including slide decks and ad hoc analysis  Complete FTE tagging and movement analysisWorking Capital forecast and budget submission  Change forecast plus commentary for Group/ PMO? Business review including phasingBusiness Plan / 3 Year Plan (3YP)Working alongside the Business Partner assist the build of the 3YP model, including comms on requirements and inputs to GBS team, and final submission in TM1/ SAPFC.Provide analysis and content including slides and support.OtherBuild and maintain a good relationship with the TSS Finance team supporting the design, build and execution of operational processes that deliver accurate, timely, and insightful information.Provide reporting on Ad hoc programmes / initiativesSupport the divisions vision and business strategy. Enforce and communicate Informa’s Group Finance policy and ensure adequate governance & controls are in place. Support external and internal audits as needed.Ensure data and process integrity is maintained   Actively support a culture of team engagementEnsure a robust communication structure is in place to ensure all key messages are communicated.Escalate team admin issues and feedback as necessary to FBP

 

QualificationsExcellent knowledge and understanding of Finance processes, systems, and ways of working.Good knowledge of leadership, coaching and stakeholder managementRecognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Strong excel skillsA track record of continuous professional and management developmentAbility to work with and support stakeholders in a global divisional environmentAble to demonstrate an innovative approach to work with enthusiasm and innovation, ability to drive move to global, consistent, and best practice ways of workingAble to provide robust challenge to managers around their performance, good commercial acumenSelf-starter with proactive nature, and ability to work autonomously under limited supervisionGood influencing skills, ability to deal with conflict and drive changeAbility to thrive in a dynamic, complex, and uncertain environmentGood project management & prioritisation skills.Good communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to write reports and create PowerPoint presentations in a succinct and direct manner

 

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com   

Our benefits include: 

Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotelyGreat community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available tooCareer opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job movesTime out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year Personal benefits: a range to choose from, plus company funded private medical coverShareMatch scheme: allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching sharesStrong wellbeing support: EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and moreAwards: Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes Global collaboration: As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world 

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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