Finance Director: Direct & Indirect Costs, Hybrid

Informa Group Plc.; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business information provider is seeking a Finance Director to oversee a substantial corporate budget. This role requires strategic partnership with executive teams, focusing on financial planning and cost management. The successful candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and extensive leadership experience in a global matrix environment. An excellent work-life balance and flexible working culture are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

Flexible working culture

Company funded private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Share Match Plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification with substantial experience.
• Extensive leadership experience in Finance roles with P&L responsibility.
• Proficient in cost management and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership of direct and indirect costs.
• Provide insights for business decision-making.
• Lead corporate cost team of 5 and manage performance.

Skills

Advanced analytical capabilities

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Substantial post-qualification experience

Tools

Advanced Excel proficiency

Financial planning systems (TM1 or similar)

Job description

A leading international business information provider is seeking a Finance Director to oversee a substantial corporate budget. This role requires strategic partnership with executive teams, focusing on financial planning and cost management. The successful candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and extensive leadership experience in a global matrix environment. An excellent work-life balance and flexible working culture are offered.