Collinson Group is a global leader in drivingloyalty and engagement for many of the worlds largest companies.Predominantly through the provision of travel related benefitswithin a market leading digital travel ecosystem. The group offersa unique blend of industry and sector specialists who togetherprovide marketleading experience in delivering products andservices across four core capabilities: Loyalty Lifestyle Benefitsand Insurance.
The group provides unrivalledinsight and expertise around affluent consumers and frequenttravellers creating and delivering products and services nowaccessible to over 400m end consumers.
We havemore than 25 years experience with 28 global locations servicingover 800 clients in 170 countries employing 1800people.
We have been bringing innovation to themarket since inception from launching the first independent globalVIP lounge access Programme Priority Pass to being the first tosell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct andcreating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sectorwith ICLP. Today we still invest heavily in innovation to ensurethat we continue to deliver superior customerexperiences.
Key clients include: Visa MastercardAmerican Express Cathay Pacific British Airways LATAM Flying BlueAccor EasyJet HSBC Chase HDFC.
Our mission isfocused on doing good beyond profit which for us means we seek outopportunities for our people to share in our success and that wegive back to the communities and people within which wework.
Never short of ambition the success of ourbusiness is delivered through the diverse and talented team of over1800 colleagues globally.
What doesa Group FP&A Data & Systems Managerat Collinsondo
Reporting to the VP GroupFP&A the FP&A Data & Systems Manager willimplement manage and develop the companys EPM consolidationplanning and reporting system (CCH Tagetik). Working incollaboration with the finance IT and systems development teams thefocus will be primarily to deliver high calibre system reportssupport analysis of data help maintain live systems and ensurebusiness needs are met. You will work in conjunction with the BIteam to deliver reports and dashboards to drive data drivendecisionmaking.
Yourduties will include and are not limited to the following activitiesandtasks:
EPMImplementation:
* Participateas a key/lead project team member in the design implementation andsustainability of our global EPM system Tagetik our new singlesource solution for planning consolidation & reporting thatwe are beginning to implement in2024.
EPMManagement:
* Oversee theadministration and maintenance of Tagetik ensuring optimalfunctionality and performance.
* Implementenhancements and upgrades to meet evolving businessrequirements.
* Ensure compliance with securityaccess controls and change management procedures in compliance withSOX requirements and Companypolicies.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issuesrelated toTagetik.
Integration& DataManagement:
* Collaboratewith crossfunctional teams to integrate Tagetik with otherfinancial systems and tools.
* Ensure accurateand seamless data flow between Tagetik and other businessapplications.
Reporting&Analysis:
* Create andpresent reports and dashboards to stakeholders to communicateinsights and informdecisionmaking.
Collaboration:
* Collaboratewith finance and IT teams to align system capabilities withbusiness needs.
* Coordinate and collaborate withstakeholders of all levels throughout finance to understand andsupport their financial systems & reportingrequirements.
* Participate in crossfunctionalprojects to enhance overall financial systemefficiency.
UserTraining &Support:
* Develop anddeliver training programs for users to maximize their proficiencyin utilising Tagetik.
* Provide ongoing supportto users addressing inquiries and assisting with problemresolution.
* Develop and manage technicaldocumentation.
TechnicalExpertise:
* Develop astrong technical understanding of Tagetik including advancedformula writing dimensionality and reportingcapabilities.
* Stay abreast of industry bestpractices and emerging trends in FP&A and EPMsystems.
Keyskills and experience to be evidenced within your applicationinclude
* Expertisein implementing financial systems project management and processimprovement methodologies.
* Previous experienceof designing implementing and maintaining a planning andconsolidation system (Tagetik experience is anadvantage).
* Solid understanding of the BItechnology stack (Tableau Alteryx and Microsoft SQLServer)
* Tableau and SQL experience isdesirable.
* Highly numerate and analytical witha strong data analysis and problemsolving skillset and the abilityto produce complex reports.
* Highenergy adaptivecollaborative and responsive workstyle.
* Ability to work in a fastpaced complexand dynamic work environment with poise andprofessionalism.
* Ability to communicateeffectively with stakeholders.
* Strongorganisational skills and attention todetail.
* Experience working in large companieswith complex financial systems environments ispreferred.
* Highly motivated selfstarter with apositive attitude and a passion delivering improvements resultingin clear business value.
* Technical writing anddocumentationskills
Collinsonis an equal opportunity employer and welcomes differences in alltheir forms including: colour race ethnicity gender identity sexualorientation neurodivergence family status age individuals withdisabilities and people from all backgrounds cultures andexperiences as we strongly believe this contributes to our ongoingsuccess.
We are focused oncontinually evolving our purpose driven high performing cultureproviding an environment where our people have the opportunity toachieve their full potential and do interesting and meaningfulwork. Our company values are: Act smarter Do the right thing Oneteam and Be insight led. These help guide everything we dointernally in terms of how we think act and interact right throughto how we deliver value to our customers and clients.
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