Finance Business Partner

Job Description

Company Description

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100.

Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections.

We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programs for individuals and businesses.Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team in the Longevity Medicine portfolio. As a trusted partner, operating in a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, you will use insight and analytical skills to support the management of the business, constructively challenging and influencing where necessary. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, commercial acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders.

You will be responsible for accurate and timely presentation and analysis of financial data and meaningful commercial insights, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to drive business performance and ensure financial accuracy.

Responsibilities:

Business Partnering:

Meet monthly with the business leadership team to discuss performance, challenging revenue and cost assumptions; use financial data and reporting to understand trends and provide insights and recommendations in a clear format to aid in business decisions; identify key issues and support resolution; provide concise, commercially driven commentary to VP

Be the subject matter expert for the team; collaborate with the business as a trusted finance advisor; provide financial insights to support growth initiatives and operational efficiency, ensuring alignment between financial strategy and business goals; support achievement of budgets and 3YP

Collaborate with finance peers across Informa

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Develop and maintain the Longevity Medicine portfolio budget and monthly rolling forecasting templates

Ensure timely and accurate submission of budgets and forecasts, aligning with Divisional templates and deadlines

Provide variance analysis and recommendations to enhance financial performance

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

Analyze financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and trends; communicate to VP, Business Leaders and Divisional Finance using agreed templates

Prepare monthly reports, including flash and performance bridges including concise, value add, commercial commentary

Develop and maintain timely and accurate sales and revenue forecasting models to support decision-making, predict sales outcome and identify risks; provide value adding commentary

Month End:

Complete monthly close reporting requirements in conjunction with Shared Services, Financial Controller and Group Finance such as but not limited to month end flash report, month end performance bridges and other relevant and concise commercial commentary required by VP

Financial Modeling:

Develop financial models to support key business decisions, commission structures, and investment decisions including revenue and cost forecasting, reconciliation, commission payments, performance trends

Leverage ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) to optimize financial reporting and data management and make recommendations for development

Identify and implement improvements in financial tools and reporting processes.

Compliance and controls: instill governance around finance processes and procedures; ensure financial data is accurate and compliant with company policies and accounting standards

Other ad hoc analysis / duties as assignedQualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)

Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in relevant role

Proficient in SAP (TM1, SAP ECC, SAP FC, SAP By Design) and Oracle

Must be able to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Office Skills including Excel (modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis ) and PowerPoint

Proven history of strong analytical skills with the ability to develop financial models and analyze financial data to provide commercial insight

Strong presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Must be pro-active, demonstrate initiative and have the capability of working independently within an agile, fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Strong communication, organizational skills and flexibility are essential

High degree of problem solving, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $90k-$115k depending on experience.

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 we support a range of working patterns

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: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year

Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount

Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more

Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs

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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This post will expire on 06/06/2025

Full-time