Job Description
Management / General
1. Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed in accordance with Balance Sheet Integrity guidelines and control frameworks
2. Review the accuracy of all calculations, postings and processes within the team’s remit
3. Ensure that issues are escalated as appropriate to your Finance Manager in a timely manner.
4. Offer support & guidance to colleagues on difficult issues as an expert & leader in the team
5. Assist with any special projects within the department, including testing for new systems, developing new processes, and with the implementation of SSC wide projects introduced by Senior Managers or Global Process Owners, etc
6. Assist with the delivery of smooth integration/due diligence activity
7. Supervise Intercompany process and liaise with other SSC employees as necessary
8. Training and support of the Capgemini BPO team that support CoE activities.
9. Work effectively with internal and external auditors
10. Assist in ensuring all statutory and regulatory deadlines for the team are met
11. Flag any control risks and instances of fraud (both actual and attempted) to management as early as possible
12. Ensure required approvals are completed in a timely manner
Process Change
13. Assist with driving improvement across the CoE team
14. Play an active role in driving for change and continuous improvement in the business and within finance; highlight potential process or control improvement opportunities with a key focus on customer experience
15. Ensure all process documents are up-to-date and readily available and that staff are aware of the key processes and how they function
Qualifications
16. Strong academic background, Accounting degree preferable
17. A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience of working in a large team with mixed levels of experience.
18. Solid knowledge and understanding of SSC processes and how these fit into the wider environment
19. Knowledge of working in global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows
20. Excellent knowledge and understanding of all finance processes including best practice, people, processes and technology
21. Confident in how to lead and guide a team through challenging periods.
22. Good working knowledge of dealing with mergers, acquisitions and disposals
23. Good working knowledge of lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
24. Strong people manager who actively engages and embraces talent management conversations.
Skills & Abilities
25. Good communication skills at all levels including a wide range of stakeholders within the business
26. Continuously drives & improves processes & systems
27. Excellent problem-solving skills
28. Be pro-active and take initiative and encourage teams to do the same
29. Knowledge and ability to use relevant internal systems
30. Highly organized, diligent with attention to detail and the ability to maintain these skills whilst working under pressure
31. Advanced skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
32. Ability to be flexible within role
Additional Information
Why work at Informa ?
Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritizes promotions internally. Our benefits include:
33. Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
34. 15 days PTO plus 10 national holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!
35. Competitive Benefits with 401k match
36. Paid parental leave
37. Work with a high quality of specialist products and service
38. Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
39. ESPP - become a shareholder