JOB SUMMARY:
This position utilizes solid knowledge of Informa finance processes and systems to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis in support of business goals. Operating in a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, the position demonstrates a passion for data integrity and problem-solving, working closely with finance and commercial teams to deliver "right first time" insight and analysis.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Budgeting & Monthly Forecast
- Responsible for building accurate business budgets / forecasts and timely data submission in accordance to Group guidelines
- Work with commercial team proactively to identify key commercial issues and ensure commentary highlights are reported to management concisely
- Anticipate potential review questions and analyze them in advance (with supporting analysis where appropriate)
- Identify and report risks and opportunities for respective businesses / events timely
- Ensure reporting packs include relevant and accurate supporting analyses and review packs with finance team leader and commercial team
- Provide timely cost analysis of committed costs hitting the GL and open POs
- Analyze P&L variances and present results concisely to finance team leader and commercial team
- Support finance team leaderand commercial team in annual 3-Year Planning process for respective businesses
Event planning
- Provide support to commercial team in the event plan preparation with accurate and relevant data and ensure timely submission
- Support finance team leader with analyses to provide commercial and strategic insight to business leaders in setting product/portfolio strategy
- Proactively track and timely report new launches and measure performance against launch plans
Revenue and cost accruals
- Work with commercial team to ensure revenue is recognized timely and in accordance to Group guidelines
- Work with finance team leaderto ensure accruals are recorded in accordance to Group guidelines
- Ensure timely release of cost accruals
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 7 years of FP&A experience of which at least 3 years in regional office required
- Proven track record in working as finance liaison to the business.
- Solid understanding of ERP systems, Hyperion strongly preferred, and analysis tools to provide commercial insight. Working knowledge of Oracle and / or SAP required.
- Think out of the box attitude and strong problem solving skills
- Collaborative and open minded to different cultures and mind sets
- Able to communicate effectively with peers and supervisors
- Fluent in English and conversational Mandarin capability