Finance Operations Project Manager (24 months FTC)

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Company Description

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact.

We're an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research. We are home to over 10,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK's FTSE 100 group of leading public companies.

In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa's many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

Job Description

As our Finance Operations Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our digital transformation, implementing cutting-edge solutions that will streamline our financial processes worldwide. Here's what your exciting journey with us will entail:

• Lead the charge on our Global E-Invoicing implementation, building on our successful rollouts in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia
• Craft and execute a robust project plan, adapting swiftly to new legislation across different geographic jurisdictions
• Manage change across diverse regions, ensuring smooth adoption and realizing tangible business benefits
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, from our GBS Director to regional contacts in our global Shared Service Centre
• Oversee third-party relationships, including our partnership with Thomson Reuters and their Pagero solution
• Balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, providing leadership while diving into the details when needed
• Flex your communication muscles, keeping all parties informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle
• Act as a role model, fostering a culture of continuous learning within our Programme Management Office

What you'll get:

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact, global project that will shape the future of our financial operations
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and best practices in e-invoicing and digital transformation
• Chance to work with diverse stakeholders across multiple regions, expanding your professional network
• Flexible working arrangements to accommodate the global nature of the project

Qualifications

We're looking for a seasoned project management professional who thrives in a dynamic, global environment. Here's what we need from you:

• Proven track record in managing complex projects, preferably in Finance Operations transformation
• Experience implementing legislative or regulatory changes in a Finance Operations setting
• Professional Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) - Six Sigma/Lean experience is a plus
• Expertise in Change Management, including stakeholder analysis and impact assessments
• A customer-centric mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix organization
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Advanced numerical reasoning and financial reporting capabilities
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most - although not all - of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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