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.

The TS&S Finance Business Partner 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:

• End to End ownership of Financial position for your designated Technology Practice areas.
  • Working with the TSS SFBA and FBA as well as SSC support team to provide a summary of position for month end flash review (WD3)
  • Lead the Forecast / Budget submission in TM1 completed on time as per Divisional timetable
  • Lead Annual Budget reporting including slide decks and ad hoc analysis  
  • Track spend on Adjusting items including M&A, exceptionals and redundancy spend
  • Headcount / FTE reporting
  • Provide updates each month on cost task / overlays as necessary
  • Lead Working Capital forecast and budget submission  
  • Capex forecast plus commentary for Group review including phasing
  • Production of insightful commentary, variance analysis and bridges
  • Support the TSS Planning Manager in TSS management of recharges with Divisions / Intra GS. Monitor monthly costs and act as coordination point during Budget for submission into TM1 / SAPFC.
• Support the TSS Planning Manager in overall completion of monthly TLT stakeholder packs & workstream review packs
• Support the TSS Planning Manager in consolidation of forecast / budget builds ensuring key assumptions, dependencies, risks, and opportunities are understood and articulated.
• 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 Practice leadership team to build of the 3YP model, and ownership of 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 the TSS Finance Planning team to ensure model is fit for purpose allowing effective management of the cost base.
• Work with TSS Planning team to 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

• A key member of the Technology Sub practice leadership team
• Direct line management of Senior Finance Business Analyst
• 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 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 engagement
• Ensure a robust communication structure is in place to ensure all key messages are communicated.
• Escalate team admin issues and feedback as necessary

• Recognised professional Chartered Accountancy full qualification/certification (e.g: ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience in an FBP or Senior Finance Analyst function at Group-level
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Finance processes, systems, and ways of working
• Good knowledge of leadership, coaching and stakeholder management within a complex enterprise-level technology organisation
• Track record of continuous professional and management development

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 remotely
• Great 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 too
• Career 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 moves
• Time 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 cover
• ShareMatch scheme: allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support: EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Awards: 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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