Systems Financial Accountant

Informa ,
London, Greater London

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Systems Financial Accountant London, England Job Reference:--005894 Location:London, England Closing Date:14/05/2019 Department:Finance Division:Global Exhibitions About us We're the world's largest events and exhibitions organiser, working across more than 30 countries and serving dozens of specialist professional communities. Come join us! Purpose of Temporary Role + As the systems integration workstreams commence, there is a need to ensure Master data is maintained at a high standard across the combined Informa Market Group. + Provision of timely business support across various key initiatives/projects and reporting activities during the 12 month period. + Replacement of a previous integration support resource (Navin Nair) who has now transitioned into the Group team. Key Responsibilities + Review of ERP (SAP/Oracle) Chart of Accounts and maintenance of relevant dimensions/attributes + Working with the relevant Technology teams to ensure changes across systems and to master data are managed in a co-ordinated manner and key stakeholders are kept informed of required input/actions + Aid in the progression of event reporting out of Hyperion and SAP ECC, through maintenance and review of various data structures + Provision of timely support to business users to ensure transactions are processed in an accurate manner + Review and alignment of Business streams/Line of Business across the combined Informa Markets Group + Support Central Finance Team and Businesses on planning and reporting, both annually and ad hoc- Work with the Informa Markets Central Team to deliver financials in respect of the budgeting and forecasting processes for both periodical submissions but as required for special reports + Working with other members of the Informa Markets Central team on various key initiatives/projects during the process Key Skills and Abilities + IT confident with varied enterprise systems experience + Excellent organisational, project management and administrative skills + Experience in Financial Reporting and Analysis + Strong negotiations skills for handling negotiations with key business partners and service providers. + Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritise and resolve issues promptly and effectively in a commercial and practical manner + Professional accountancy qualification, combined with applied established experience in a variety of commercial financial roles. + Confident individual with a proactive attitude + Integrity and high professional ethics Specific Qualifications (only if required) + Professional Accountancy Qualification + At least three years' post qualification experience in commercial roles + SAP Experience preferred