As a key member of the team, reporting directly to the Global Centre of Excellence Lead, you will assume a strategic leadership role, driving the successful delivery and performance of the Global Intercompany team.

You will be responsible for evolving the Informa Intercompany model to operate efficiently within the control framework, which includes building effective KPIs to ensure that effective control is maintained across Informa. The scope of intercompany includes managing the intercompany processing, settlements, and performance of reconciliations in accordance with Informa’s balance sheet framework.

You 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 team delivers high value, consistent accounting service driving balance sheet integrity.  

Informa takes the security and privacy of company, colleague and customer data seriously the role is responsible for ensuring that Intercompany activities are fully compliant with all data privacy laws and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Management/General

• Oversee the processing and reconciliation of intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Monitor intercompany balances and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Monthly preparation and review of performance dashboards (showing actual performance against target) and identify necessary actions to resolve areas of under-performance. For intercompany processing, settlement
• Work effectively with internal and external auditors
• Flag any control risks within the intercompany and instances of fraud (both actual and attempted) to the EMEA Regional Controller as early as possible.
• Responsible for ensuring that the team are resourced and trained to deliver the Intercompany model.
• Lead on improvements in Intercompany, across technology, processes, and policies.
• Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure that requirements are met for transitions, projects, and BAU operations
• Build and develop an efficient and effective team; recruit and retain the best people for the job and actively plan for succession to develop and replace individuals effectively.
• To maintain clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) and desk top procedures (DTPs) ensuring they are kept up to date during periods of change

People Management Responsibilities

• Oversee, motivate and manage your Intercompany team.
• People development to ensure the effectiveness of all colleagues within the team concentrating on both performance and soft skill development
• Provide assistance in identifying career development opportunities for direct reports
• Work closely with Group finance to ensure all management processes and policies are being adhered to