Finance Business Partner

Company Description

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100.

Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections.

We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programs for individuals and businesses.

Job Description

This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in office) and can be based out of Boca Raton, FL or New York, NY

About the Role:

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team in the Longevity Medicine portfolio. As a trusted partner, operating in a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, you will use insight and analytical skills to support the management of the business, constructively challenging and influencing where necessary. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, commercial acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders.

You will be responsible for accurate and timely presentation and analysis of financial data and meaningful commercial insights, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to drive business performance and ensure financial accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering:
  • Meet monthly with the business leadership team to discuss performance, challenging revenue and cost assumptions; use financial data and reporting to understand trends and provide insights and recommendations in a clear format to aid in business decisions; identify key issues and support resolution; provide concise, commercially driven commentary to VP
  • Be the subject matter expert for the team; collaborate with the business as a trusted finance advisor; provide financial insights to support growth initiatives and operational efficiency, ensuring alignment between financial strategy and business goals; support achievement of budgets and 3YP
  • Collaborate with finance peers across Informa
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Develop and maintain the Longevity Medicine portfolio budget and monthly rolling forecasting templates
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of budgets and forecasts, aligning with Divisional templates and deadlines
  • Provide variance analysis and recommendations to enhance financial performance
• Financial Analysis & Reporting:
  • Analyze financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and trends; communicate to VP, Business Leaders and Divisional Finance using agreed templates
  • Prepare monthly reports, including flash and performance bridges including concise, value add, commercial commentary
  • Develop and maintain timely and accurate sales and revenue forecasting models to support decision-making, predict sales outcome and identify risks; provide value adding commentary​​​​​​
• Month End:
  • Complete monthly close reporting requirements in conjunction with Shared Services, Financial Controller and Group Finance such as but not limited to month end flash report, month end performance bridges and other relevant and concise commercial commentary required by VP
• Financial Modeling:
  • Develop financial models to support key business decisions, commission structures, and investment decisions including revenue and cost forecasting, reconciliation, commission payments, performance trends
  • Leverage ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) to optimize financial reporting and data management and make recommendations for development
  • Identify and implement improvements in financial tools and reporting processes.
• Compliance and controls: instill governance around finance processes and procedures; ensure financial data is accurate and compliant with company policies and accounting standards

• Other ad hoc analysis / duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in relevant role
• Proficient in SAP (TM1, SAP ECC, SAP FC, SAP By Design) and Oracle
• Must be able to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Office Skills including Excel (modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis ) and PowerPoint
• Proven history of strong analytical skills with the ability to develop financial models and analyze financial data to provide commercial insight
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate financial infor