Job Description
The R2R Controller is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required:
• Primary SSC Liaison for clients including Operating Divisional Support, Divisional CFOs & Group Finance
• Responsible for the review and where appropriate analysis of the monthly management reports; Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet. Details include: Reconciliations, Accruals, Allocations, Revenue downloads, Pre-payments, Variance Analysis.
• Leading special projects within the department. Details include; Key Process testing, new processes & systems and Identify and assist with implementation of SSC wide projects introduced by Senior Mangers or GPO
• Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are in accordance with Balance Sheet Integrity guidelines
• Financial Reporting and Analysis including, budget/forecasting, working capital, Group finance reporting, supplementary packs and ad hoc requests
• Ensuring any key communications are handled between the SSC, Group and the Business Teams
• To oversee acquisition integration/due diligence
• Working with internal and external auditors
• Assist and drive local R2R strategy
• Supervise Intercompany process and liaise with other SSC managers
• Review of Royalty, profit share and commission calculations
• Tax & Compliance duties as required by your SSC
PEOPLE Management RESPONSIBILITIES
· Oversee, motivate and manage your R2R team.
· People development to ensure the effectiveness of all colleagues within the department concentrating on both performance and soft skill development
· Planning and prioritising the work within the department ensuring resource management is considered
· Preparation and reporting of specific performance metrics within agreed deadlines
· Ensure a robust communication structure is in place across the team to ensure all key messages are communicated.
· Participate in Recruitment & Selection processes
· Provide assistance in identifying career development opportunities for direct reports
· Actively support a culture of team engagement
· Escalated team admin issues
· Act as a role model to others
· Work closely with HR to ensure all people management processes and policies are being adhered to
Qualifications
Skills & Abilities
· Ability to lead, oversee, motivate and manage people in an R2R environment
· Excellent communication skills at all levels including a wide range of stakeholders within the business
· Improves processes & systems
· Problem solves within tight deadlines
· Be pro-active and take initiative and encourage teams to do the same
· Knowledge and ability to use relevant internal systems
· Act with integrity, tact and diplomacy
· Excellent influencing skills
· Highly organised, diligent with attention to detail and the ability to maintain these skills whilst working under pressure
· Strong presentation skills
· Advanced skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
· Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines
· Demonstrable success in improving R2R service levels
Knowledge & Qualifications
· Excellent knowledge and understanding of all R2R processes including best practice in R2R, people, processes and technology
· Significant knowledge of Oracle system
· Excellent knowledge of leadership, coaching and people development
· Recognised qualification/Accounting degree (SSC Specific)
· A track record of continuous professional and management development
· Knowledge of dealing with acquisitions and disposals
· 6 years relevant accounting experience
· Knowledge of lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred
Additional Information
Why work at Informa
Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritizes promotions internally. Our benefits include:
We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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