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Job Description
Job Description
This role sits within the Finance Centre of Excellence which is a global service provider to the wider finance shared services organisation. The Finance CoE manages global divisionagnostic processes and outputs where the team aim to build and enhance quality consistency and scalability.
Reporting into the CoE Finance Manager this is a key operational role which is accountable for delivering an accurate high value consistent service for all accounting aspects of the Finance Centre of Excellence. You will be a high performing individual that embraces and drives change whilst showing effective collaboration with your team and business counterparts.
You must ensure that all company policies are adhered to. You must also ensure that duties are carried out within set time limits whilst providing an excellent level of service to all Informa customers and colleagues.
Informa takes the security and privacy of company colleague and customer data seriously and you are responsible for working securely and supporting this within your duties.
We will require this person to commit to travelling to the Colchester office 23 days a week
Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of payroll postings reconciliations and associated queries and reporting
Support the intercompany and fixed asset processes
Perform and/or review all calculations postings and processes within your remit
Ensure that all CoEowned balance sheets are an accurate reflection of all assets and liabilities for the areas that you support and be prepared to report to management on this
Train support and monitor performance of the Capgemini BPO team that support CoE activities. Deal with any issues and escalate as necessary
Ensure all process documents are uptodate and readily available for your areas of responsibility
Work effectively with internal and external auditors
Ensure all statutory and regulatory deadlines within your remit are met
Liaise with both SSC and business teams as necessary
Analyse and solve ad hoc problems using your knowledge of the business and systems
Make proactive suggestions for continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance CoE
Support on special projects within the department including testing for new systems developing new processes assisting with the implementation of SSC wide projects introduced by Senior Managers or Global Process Owners etc
Assist with ad hoc duties as needed
Qualifications :
Qualifications
Strong academic background
Ideally newly qualified accountant (ACA ACCA or CIMA). Part Qualified also considered
Experience of managing work with an offshore service provider would be advantageous
Good working knowledge and understanding of Shared Service Centre processes and how these fit into the wider environment
Good understanding of R2R processes including best practice people processes and technology
Ability to manage own deadlines and priorities whilst delivering a high standard of working and supporting junior and offshore team members when they require assistance
Experience of Oracle and/or SAP would be advantageous
Additional Information :
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont 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 inperson 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 ondemand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its 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
Were 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 youll 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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
