Senior Finance Manager, Business Information Services (BIS)

Company Description

Experian is unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. We are thrilled to share that FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for. In addition, for the last five years we’ve been named in the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine.

The Role

Experian’s Business Information Services (BIS) is a leader in providing data and predictive insights to organizations. By leveraging state-of-the-art technology and superior data compilation techniques, we provide market-leading tools that assist small and midsize businesses in making real-time decisions.

BIS is seeking a strong Senior Finance Manager. This role supports the Go-To-Market organization, is directly responsible for revenue forecasting, commissions, and long-term strategic planning.

Job Description

• Provide decision support and thought leadership to the business teams in commercial matters spanning product, pricing, and other strategic initiatives. Develop analytics to leverage data and identify key insights and opportunities. Challenge business partners, as needed, to drive better decisions
• Evaluate and help develop new investment cases
• Work with product management and strategy teams to develop the annual long term strategic plan
• Partner effectively with business teams to drive performance in excess of management expectations.  Proactively engage and build strong relationships with the business teams to as to stay connected on strategies and initiatives
• Oversee the revenue forecasting process by working closely with Sales and other internal partners
• Assist with client contract review process and provide finance related feedback. Collaborate with teams across the business on how best to meet clients’ needs while protecting the business’ interests
• Enhance/automate finance processes and challenge existing assumptions/methodologies
• Partner effectively across the BIS finance team to support on business initiatives and internal information requirements. Drive continuous improvement and seek to optimize efficiency and customer value in all financial processes and business support functions

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent work experience, MBA preferred
• Minimum 7 years of progressive analytical and leadership experience
• Desire to develop others through training, coaching and leading by example
• Comfortable discussing ideas with all levels of leadership and contributors throughout the organization
• A passion for driving change throughout the organization
• Analytical and critical thinker with the ability to gain buy-in and build consensus with key stakeholders
• Strong backbone – your ideas will be challenged by other bright minds!
• Enjoys debating issues and seeing multiple sides to an argument
• Competence in developing financial models for complex business scenarios
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to effectively balance detail orientation while maintaining accuracy and developing sound recommendations

Additional Information

Perks

• During this pandemic, all Experian employees are working remotely. Once it’s safe to do so, we’ll slowly return to our offices however we are in no rush to do this. The safety of our employees is of utmost importance.
• Four weeks of vacation to start, five sick days and two volunteer days (plus twelve paid holidays)
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package, with a competitive bonus
• Flexible work schedule and relaxed dress code

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and and it reflects what we believe.  See our DEI work in action!

Please contact us at JobPostingInquiry@experian.com to request the salary range of this position (please include the exact Job Title as it reads above in your email). In addition to a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunity, Experian offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off including 12 company paid holidays and parental and family care leave, an emp