Senior Finance Manager

Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Finance Manager is a trusted business partner to the Country General Manager and has a rich element of interaction with the Event Directors for the provision of financial analytics to aid in sales, marketing, and commercial decisions on the portfolio of events within the geography of its operations.

As part of the ASEAN Finance Leadership charter, the Senior Finance Manager would be empowered to instil accountability, transparency, and innovation through the application of sound Financial Analytics and Business Intelligence tools and to support the business within the jurisdictional compliance framework.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysis of month end close reporting ensuring accuracy of reported figures.
• Provide reconciliation and commentary where required on reporting gaps identified and business explanations on variances.
• Proactive reporting and systems update on monthly rolling forecast, calling out risks and opportunities.
• Actively engage with business stakeholders and participate in yearly budget roll up.
• Facilitate and assume a pivotal role for Informa Long Range Planning (LRP) and stewardship of finance strategies.
• Working Capital management and cashflow requirement planning and analysis.
• Financial management and Event's P&L portfolio reporting matrix.
• Provide feedback on month end reporting improvement to the Asia Shared Services Center Hong Kong (ASSC HK).
• Provision of reporting requirements as requested by Group Finance.
• Provision of P&L and Balance Sheet analytics.
• Assume any other tasks as and when required.

Compliance and Reporting

• Liaise with External Auditors to manage yearly statutory audit requirements.
• Well-verse in local tax and ensure timely filing and submission of SST and Corporate Income Tax.
• Liaison with ASSC HK for all month end reporting requirement.
• Escalate compliance on non-conformance or findings in a timely manner.
• Provide support on Internal Audit activities and queries.
• Robust understanding and enforcement of the Country Delegated Authority.
• Adherence to and enforcement of Group Policies (Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Legal).
• Ensure the operations of the business are complying to the local Acts and Laws.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a Professional qualification (ACCA/ CPA/ ICAEW/ MICPA).
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance Business, Corporate Finance, and system implementation, in a multi-national work environment.
• Solid working knowledge of ERP systems and analysis tools to provide commercial insight.
• Proven track record in driving changes, formulating, and championing improvement programs.
• A people manager with coaching capability to build a high performing team.
• A solution driven individual who could think out of the box and is capable to roll up the sleeves and dive into the details.
• Collaborative mindset and able to work well with colleagues of different cultures and hierarchy.
• Fluent in written and conversational English and Mandarin.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized and good prioritization
• Self-motivated, dynamic and can work independently.

Additional Information

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