EMEA Finance Manager – Informa Markets Careers Ellesmere Port

Overview

Position Title: EMEA Finance Manager

Company: Informa

Location: Ellesmere Port, UK

Job Description

Reporting into the EMEA Regional Controller this is a key operational role which is accountable for the efficient day to day running of one of the R2R teams. Each Finance Manager is responsible for business specific deliverables for either a dedicated division or across multiple divisions. The Finance Manager will provide strong leadership to your teams and guide them to contribute to the success of the organisation. Developing high performing teams is a must and being able to demonstrate the ability to implement / drive robust change management controls and enhance processes will also be essential. The individual will be responsible for ensuring your R2R team delivers high value, consistent accounting service driving balance sheet integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and drive EMEA R2R strategy
• Act as escalation point with Business division/s issues that cannot be resolved by the Senior Accountants.
• Partner the Divisional CFOs & Group Finance to ensure that the overall R2R service is being delivered in line with business requirements. This will include assessing requests for additional work from the business.
• Ensure that the balance sheets are an accurate reflection of all assets and liabilities of the division/s your team supports.
• Monthly preparation and review of performance dashboards (showing actual performance against target) and identify necessary actions to resolve areas of under-performance.
• Offer support & guidance to colleagues on difficult issues as the expert & leader in the team. You will also be considered as a specialist in the specific business division you are working in and responsible for the more complex, higher accounting skill duties.
• Take the lead on any special projects within the department. Details include; Key Process testing, new processes & systems and Identify and assist with implementation of SSO wide projects introduced by Senior Mangers or GPO
• Over see the delivery of smooth integration/due diligence activity
• Work effectively with internal and external auditors
• Supervise Intercompany process and liaise with other SSO managers
• Review and take ownership of the accuracy of any royalty, profit share and commission calculations
• Flag any control risks and instances of fraud (both actual and attempted) to the EMEA Regional Controller as early as possible.
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory deadlines for your team are met

Requirements:

• 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
• Ensure all process documents are up-to-date and readily available and that staff are aware of the key processes and how they function.
• Work with the business and Global Process Owners to help identify and implement any changes to processes necessary through changing business requirements