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Role ProfileThe Senior Finance Business Analyst (SFBA) is a key role within the TS&S Finance team part of Global Support. You will work closely with the management team of the TS&S Practices and the TS&S finance business partner. You will also work alongside other members of the GS finance team, the wider GBS team on occasion with other divisional finance teams. Operating in a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, the SFBA uses insight and analytical skills to support the management of the business, constructively challenging and influencing where necessary.Key ResponsibilitiesThe SFBA is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required:Supporting the Lead FBPWorking with the Lead FBP to provide support to the Business and FinanceWork on ad hoc projects based on Business / Finance needs.Working closely with HR and Procurement to understand the Business to provide a joint up approachRun the month end process on behalf the FBP, co-ordinating with the Towers and Sub TowersProduce stakeholder packs, preparing slide decks and ad hoc analysis under the guidance of the Lead FBP.Maintain Risk and Opportunities trackerHeadcount / FTE reporting including FTE movement analysis and split of project and service rolesProvide bottom-up workforce planning build by individual reflecting latest view on new joiners & leavers (with link to Smart Recruiter system) plus attrition assumptions where necessaryReconcile vacancies and agree with HR so both joined upProvide bottom-up analysis on supplier costs - monitoring fixed and variable, committed and uncommitted costsReview Accruals and Prepayments, maintain management reporting for the Lead FBP and central Finance. Monitor monthly costs and act as coordination point during Month End / Budget for submission into TM1 / SAPFC.Production of insightful commentary, variance analysis and bridgesBuild and maintain trackers on Run and Change, Work with PMO and PMs to check and challenge their forecastsWorking with Project Teams, PMO on Capex/ Opex project forecast plus commentary for projectSupport the production of forecast / budget builds ensuring key assumptions, dependencies, risks, and opportunities are understood and articulated. Maintain a savings and headwinds tracker - provide updates each month on cost task /overlays as necessaryWorking Capital forecast and budget submissionPrepare Balance Sheet reviews and returnsAct as point of contact on management recharges with Divisions, create and process intercompany tickets, review timesheet rechargesSupport on audit queriesMonth End and Forecast / Budget:Working with the TSS Planning, other FBPs and SSC teams to provide a summary of position for month end and mid-month reportsForecast / Budget submission in TM1 completed on time as per Divisional timetableCompletion of monthly stakeholder packs & workstream review packsAnnual Budget reporting including slide decks and ad hoc analysisComplete FTE tagging and movement analysisWorking Capital forecast and budget submissionChange forecast plus commentary for Group/ PMO? Business review including phasingBusiness Plan / 3 Year Plan (3YP)Working alongside the Business Partner assist the build of the 3YP model, including comms on requirements and inputs to GBS team, and final submission in TM1/ SAPFC.Provide analysis and content including slides and support.OtherBuild and maintain a good relationship with the TSS Finance team supporting the design, build and execution of operational processes that deliver accurate, timely, and insightful information.Provide reporting on Ad hoc programmes / initiativesSupport the divisions vision and business strategy. Enforce and communicate Informa's Group Finance policy and ensure adequate governance & controls are in place. Support external and internal audits as needed.Ensure data and process integrity is maintainedActively support a culture of team engagementEnsure a robust communication structure is in place to ensure all key messages are communicated.Escalate team admin issues and feedback as necessary to FBPQualificationsExcellent knowledge and understanding of Finance processes, systems, and ways of working.Good knowledge of leadership, coaching and stakeholder managementRecognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Strong excel skillsA track record of continuous professional and management developmentAbility to work with and support stakeholders in a global divisional environmentAble to demonstrate an innovative approach to work with enthusiasm and innovation, ability to drive move to global, consistent, and best practice ways of workingAble to provide robust challenge to managers around their performance, good commercial acumenSelf-starter with proactive nature, and ability to work autonomously under limited supervisionGood influencing skills, ability to deal with conflict and drive changeAbility to thrive in a dynamic, complex, and uncertain environmentGood project management & prioritisation skills.Good communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to write reports and create PowerPoint presentations in a succinct and direct mannerCredibility and professional integrity to work with stakeholders at all levels within the organisationhas context menu