Senior Finance Business Partner

Infopro Digital group are recruiting for a highly analytical Senior Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis to strengthen our finance team at our Leeds offices.

The best of both worlds. That is what a position with Infopro Digital offers you. We are first a global company with 4,000 employees and annual revenues of over half a billion dollars with a presence in 18 countries. Through our market-leading brands, we serve five professional communities – insurance and finance, automotive aftermarket, construction, retail, and industrials – enabling our clients to make informed business decisions and create new opportunities.

Secondly, our global brands focused on the financial services industry, known collectively as Risk Global, is a 300-person organization with offices in Hong Kong, London, Nashville, and New York. Working in the Risk Global team means being part of a company that has strong financial backing, while at the same time giving you the power to truly make a difference.

Risk Global’s portfolio of brands include Central Banking, Chartis Research, Risk.net and WatersTechnology. Through our proprietary editorial platforms, we create unique market insight and technical content for senior risk, technology and trading professionals at banks, asset managers and insurers. In addition, we create high-value marketing services and research solutions to partners who seek access to our engaged communities.

Our people are passionate about delivering the best possible outcome for the customers and markets we serve. We are an impact-driven and entrepreneurial business that provides support while at the same time trusting great people to do great things. We are collaborative and move fast, with our people developing new skills even faster. Thanks to our international reach and locations, we celebrate and expect diverse perspectives and we believe these add to the richness of our business. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves. We also realise everyone has a life outside of work, and we offer flexible solutions to make sure everyone has a healthy work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will not only partner with the business to provide strategic financial insights but will also be responsible for preparing accurate and timely management and financial accounts each month. This role requires a strong proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and Power BI to drive informed decision-making and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Business Partnering:

• Act as a strategic partner to the business, providing financial insights and guidance to drive performance and achieve business objectives.
• Collaborate with department heads to create and monitor budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and present actionable recommendations to senior management.
• Support the business in making informed decisions through financial modelling, scenario analysis, and profitability analysis.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Utilize Excel and Power BI to develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reports that provide clear and actionable insights.
• Analyse large datasets to support decision-making, ensuring data accuracy and relevance.
• Create and maintain financial reports and dashboards in Power BI to visualize key metrics and performance indicators.
• Continuously improve data processes and reporting mechanisms to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders.
• Support the wider team in presenting financial results and strategic recommendations to the senior leadership team.

Management and Financial Accounting:

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts
• Lead annual budget process and forecasting
• Responsible for the oversight and challenge of function spend and cost control across
• Encourage a culture of cost control, emphasising its importance and driving the required behaviour across the SLT.
• Liaise with head office to deliver comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial reports, along with timely ad hoc information, ensuring accurate data flow and alignment with organizational goals.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and controls, driving efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
• Stay updated on industry trends, accounting standards, and best practices, implementing changes as necessary.

Requirements

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is highly desirable.
• A strong background in financial analysis and business partnering.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modelling.
• Strong experience with data analysis tools, particularly Power BI, for creating reports and dashboards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You will need to be self-motivated with a strong ability to forge relationships as you will be only finance person based in this office. You will be supported and part of a team based in multiple locations.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and positive approach to work.

Benefits

We know great people make great companies. Infopro Digital is defined by people and passion, and powered by knowledge and innovation. Everything we do is centred on trust, integrity and respect. Our collaborative approach drives creativity across our markets; and our focus on giving teams ownership allows us to build an entrepreneurial culture where our people and brands can thrive and grow.

We run a Foundation which supports a number of charities. Staff can volunteer to contribute their skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

Where you’ll work

• This role is based in our Leeds office.
• Prefer work in a hybrid environment? Not a problem. We have plenty of options for your working preferences with a minimum commitment of three days a week in the office

What you’ll get

• Our global employee benefits include:
• A fantastic holiday allowance that increases as you spend longer with the company
• Take your birthday off…on us
• Access to a 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Programme offering support and guidance around all areas of wellbeing and mental health, including face-to-face counselling.
• Access to our extensive learning programmes, through our dedicated platform, Generation Infopro
• Paid volunteer days throughout the year where you can contribute your skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others
• In addition to a competitive salary we offer the following benefits:
• Group personal pension plan
• Life assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan (STL)
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Bonusly employee recognition
• Employee discount scheme
• Onsite monthly chair massage
• Eye-care Vouchers
• Discounted gym membership
• Agile/remote working
• Additional life assurance
• Bike to work
• Buying holiday
• Dental insurance
• Add partner to gym membership
• Health cash plan

Our foundations and values :

At Infopro Digital, we are driven by core values such as entrepreneurial spirit, constant customer focus, promoting diversity, striving for significant impact, and a collaborative culture. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic community that embraces these values on a daily basis, shaping the future with passion and commitment. 

Diversity is one of our core values. We are convinced that our teams, drawn from all backgrounds and with different backgrounds and experiences, are one of the key drivers of our success. The Group is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and inclusion, from recruitment to career development, and we strive to provide an equitable working environment to promote the well-being of our teams.

Who are we

Infopro Digital is a B2B group specialising in information and technology. With a presence in 18 countries, the group has 4,000 employees of 55 nationalities. 

Infopro Digital connects professional communities. 

Our brands are leaders in the five key economic sectors: construction and public sector, automotive, industry, risk & insurance, and retail.

With our solutions, our customers make informed decisions and companies develop their business and sustainable performance.

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