Finance Business Partner for Technology Solutions
4 weeks ago
At Informa, every day brings unique challenges and opportunities, fostering a dynamic environment where you can truly make a difference.
As a global organization, we connect professionals with essential knowledge, empowering them to enhance their expertise through various channels, including live events, digital services, and academic research.
With a workforce of over 10,000 individuals across 30 countries, we are proud members of the UK's FTSE 100 group of leading public companies.
In the Global Support division, we deliver expert advice and hands-on assistance to the Informa Group and its diverse business teams. Our collaborative approach spans across technology, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations, and more, ensuring our brands effectively serve their clients and contribute to the company's success.
The TS&S Finance Business Partner plays a crucial role within the GS finance team, specifically supporting the Technology, Services & Solutions (TSS) workstream.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the management team of Technology and the Senior Finance Business Partner, while also engaging with other members of the GS finance team and the broader Technology division, as well as occasionally liaising with other finance and business teams.
Embracing a culture of accountability and continuous enhancement, the Finance Business Partner leverages analytical insights to aid in business management, constructively challenging and influencing as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
The Finance Business Partner is expected to undertake the following key responsibilities, along with any other reasonable duties as required:
Month-End and Forecast/Budget Management:
- Comprehensive ownership of the financial status for designated Technology Practice areas.
- Collaborate with the TSS Senior Finance Business Analyst and the Shared Services Center support team to provide a summary of the financial position for month-end reviews.
- Lead the Forecast/Budget submission process, ensuring timely completion in accordance with the divisional timetable.
- Oversee Annual Budget reporting, including the preparation of presentation materials and ad hoc analyses.
- Monitor expenditures related to adjusting items, including mergers and acquisitions, exceptional costs, and redundancy expenses.
- Manage headcount and full-time equivalent (FTE) reporting.
- Provide monthly updates on cost tasks and overlays as required.
- Lead the Working Capital forecast and budget submissions.
- Prepare capital expenditure forecasts with accompanying commentary for group review.
- Generate insightful commentary, variance analyses, and financial bridges.
- Assist the TSS Planning Manager in managing recharges with divisions and intra-GS, monitoring monthly costs and coordinating budget submissions.
- Support the TSS Planning Manager in the completion of monthly stakeholder packs and workstream review materials.
- Assist in consolidating forecast and budget builds, ensuring key assumptions, dependencies, risks, and opportunities are clearly articulated.
- Provide management reporting for TSS leadership teams and local managers as necessary.
- Seek to enhance reporting capabilities, increasing the use of TM1 Excel add-ins, SAPFC, and SAP EPM.
Business Planning and 3-Year Plan (3YP):
- Collaborate with the Technology Practice leadership team to develop the 3-Year Plan model, taking ownership of the final submission in TM1/SAPFC.
- Provide analytical support and content creation, including slide preparation.
Systems Management (SAPFC and TM1):
- Offer feedback on the TM1 forecast model to ensure it meets the needs of the TSS Finance Planning team for effective cost management.
- Work with the TSS Planning team to identify development and enhancement requirements, including modeling for the 3-Year Plan, KPIs, and headcount reporting.
- Support improvements in financial systems and tools utilized by the unit, particularly in SAPFC and TM1.
- Maintain and update profit centers in SAPFC for Technology as needed.
- Engage in workforce planning, collaborating with TM1 and HR teams to enhance data accuracy, including contingent worker and bonus data.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Act as a key member of the Technology Sub-practice leadership team.
- Directly manage the Senior Finance Business Analyst.
- Provide quarterly Technology Balance Sheet summaries through regular reporting updates from the Shared Services Center.
- Deliver reporting on ad hoc programs and initiatives.
- Contribute to statutory recharge processes as necessary.
- Support the division's vision and business strategy, ensuring adherence to Informa's Group Finance policy and maintaining governance and controls.
- Ensure data and process integrity is upheld.
- Actively promote a culture of team engagement.
- Establish a robust communication structure to convey key messages effectively.
- Address team administrative issues and provide feedback as needed.
- Recognized professional Chartered Accountancy full qualification/certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Experience in a Finance Business Partner or Senior Finance Analyst role at the group level.
- Thorough understanding of finance processes, systems, and operational methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management within a complex enterprise-level technology organization.
- Proven track record of continuous professional and management development.
At Informa, we strive to create a rewarding, supportive, and enjoyable work environment for all. Here are some of the benefits you can expect when you join us:
- Flexibility: Our colleagues appreciate the balance between office and remote work.
- Community: We foster a welcoming culture with various social events and active diversity and inclusion networks.
- Impact: Employees can take up to four days per year to volunteer, with matching charity funding available.
- Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement through tailored training, mentoring, and access to a vast array of courses.
- Time Off: 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day.
- Personal Benefits: A variety of options, including company-funded private medical coverage.
- ShareMatch Scheme: Opportunity to become an Informa shareholder with matching shares.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health resources, healthy living subsidies, and more.
- Awards: Recognition programs for outstanding contributions.
- Global Collaboration: Opportunities to work with teams across the globe.
We value energy and ambition, seeking individuals who are proactive and ready to contribute. If you possess most of the skills and experience outlined, we welcome your application.
Informa is committed to creating inclusive environments where diverse perspectives are valued. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, making decisions based on qualifications and merit without discrimination.
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