Technology Finance Business Partner

5 months ago


London, United Kingdom Informa Global Support Full time

**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.

We're currently looking to hire a **Technology Finance Business Partner** for our Technology, Services & Solutions (TSS) Finance team on a Fixed-term Contract basis for a duration of 12 months.

**Role Profile**

The Technology FBP is a key Finance role within the GS finance team. This role specifically supports the Technology, Services & Solutions (TSS) workstream within Global Support.

You will work closely with the management team of Technology and the Technology Senior finance business partner. You will also work alongside other members of the GS finance team, the wider Technology team including and on occasion with other divisional finance and business teams.

Operating in a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, the FBP uses insight and analytical skills to support the management of the business, constructively challenging and influencing where necessary.

**Key Responsibilities**

The FBP is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required:
**Month End and Forecast / Budget**:

- Working with the TSS SFBA teams as well as SSC support team to provide a summary of position for month end flash review (WD3)
- Lead and Co-ordinate the Forecast / Budget submission in TM1 completed on time as per Divisional timetable
- Lead the completion of monthly stakeholder packs & workstream review packs
- Annual Budget reporting including slide decks and ad hoc analysis
- Headcount / FTE reporting
- Track spend on Adjusting items including exceptionals and redundancy spend
- Provide updates each month on cost task / overlays as necessary
- Working Capital forecast and budget submission
- Capex forecast plus commentary for Group review including phasing
- Act as point of contact on TSS management recharges with Divisions / Intra GS. Monitor monthly costs and act as coordination point during Budget for submission into TM1 / SAPFC.
- Support the production of forecast / budget builds ensuring key assumptions, dependencies, risks, and opportunities are understood and articulated.
- Production of insightful commentary, variance analysis and bridges
- Provision of management reporting for TSS leadership teams and local managers as necessary.
- Look to develop and enhance reporting including increased use of TM1 excel add in, SAPFC and SAP EPM

**Business Plan / 3 Year Plan (3YP)**:

- Working alongside the Technology Finance team to assist the build of the 3YP model, including comms on requirements and inputs to Technology team, and final submission in TM1/ SAPFC.
- Provide analysis and content including slides and support.

**Systems including SAPFC and TM1**:

- Provide feedback on the TM1 forecast model to ensure model is fit for purpose allowing effective management of the cost base.
- Scope out development and enhancement requirements including modelling for 3 Year Plan, KPI’s and headcount reporting.
- Support improvements in the financial systems / tools utilised by the unit. Specifically, in the use of SAPFC and TM1 including the profit centre hierarchy, chart of account use, and forecast / budget submissions.
- Maintain and update profit centres in SAPFC for Technology as necessary
- Workforce Planning - work with TM1 and HR teams to improve accuracy of data into TM1 including contingent worker and bonus data. Look for opportunities to enhance and develop headcount reporting for stakeholders.

**Other**
- Act as Deputy to the Senior Finance Business Partner
- Potential direct line management of Junior Finance Business Analyst
- Build and maintain a good relationship with the SSC, supporting the design, build and execution of operational processes that deliver accurate, timely, and insightful information.
- Provide Technology Balance Sheet summary each quarter via regular reporting updates from the SSC. Ensure good understanding on accruals and prepayments.
- Provide reporting on Ad hoc programmes / initiatives
- Provide input and support for stat recharges as necessary
- Support the divisions vision and business strategy. Enforce and communicate Informa’s Group Finance policy and



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