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    Operations Director - Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - Informa Group Plc.

    Informa Group Plc.
    Informa Group Plc. Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world.

    Taylor & Francis is one of the world's largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works.

    We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge.

    We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications.

    Because that's the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress.

    Taylor & Francis are looking to bring on a leader with a strong technical skillset and strategic vision to lead the transformation of their finance systems and operational landscape.

    With a background in managing diverse technology teams through varied project work, they will be able to demonstrate the ability to drive project delivery through cross functional and divisional collaboration whilst providing managerial support to a wide geographically diverse team.

    This role will be hired on a hybrid basis, with at least 1 day per week worked from our office in either Milton Park, Oxfordshire (OX14) or 240 Blackfriars, London, and the rest of your time worked remotely from your home office.

    The Director of FInancial Operations is responsible for devising and implementing the strategic vision for finance systems and associated T&F applications.

    The role provides managerial responsiblity for ten individuals based in the UK and Bengaluru covering business analysis, data architecture, visualisation, scenario planning and automation.

    This role includes supporting day-to-day operations, as well as, medium and long-term development in support of business needs and strategy.

    Lead the Reporting Strategy for Finance to drive business value through a combination of business engagement and an evolution of the toolsets and data landscape used in T&F.

    Overall line management ownership of the 10 finance professionals including BA, PBI, data architecture, TM1 and Alteryx specialisms.

    Responsible for the veracity, automation, and quality assurance of monthly financial statements / reporting inventory in line with the required timetable.

    Define and manage the Reporting Strategy / BI project roadmap through to successful delivery, manage stakeholders, plan, and mobilise resources.

    Embed an analytical culture within the BI team and work with other functional experts to create and embed a common framework for data treatment and analytical standards.

    Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business, including finance, IT, HR, and operations, to ensure alignment and integration of finance systems and processes.

    Manage the relationships with ELT level down to position Finance as a digital driver sitting at the heart of the wider company strategy.

    Drive Finance through a transformation into a digital first, data led function through implementation of better tools and data handling techniques.

    Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to the finance operations team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and diversity.
    Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field. Master's degree or CPA preferred.
    Significant experience in system delivery roles, including previous experience in a senior management or director role.
    Strong knowledge and experience in finance systems and processes, including ERP, BI, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics.
    Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and external partners.
    Understanding of senior board member roles and responsibilities and how these interact with each other
    Extensive experience of aetting and managing agile technology projects
    Strong data literacy and stewardship techniques are essential
    Flexible, adaptable, and resilient, with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
    Strong teamwork and business partnering at a senior level
    Strong Commercial and customer focus
    At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.
    ~ Company funded single cover private medical insurance
    ~25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
    ~3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
    ~Employee assistance programme - offering 24/7 well-being support
    ~ Share Match - Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
    ~ Pension scheme
    ~ Life assurance, plus optical and medical care.


    Training And Professional Development:

    We're passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals.

    Once you have submitted your application, we may get in touch with you for an initial screening conversation or ask you to complete a short video interview to enable us to better understand your skills, experience, and motivation.

    Taylor & Francis Group an Informa Business

    This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else - please ask us, we are happy to be flexible We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves.

    We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working.

    To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:

    Or better yet check out our LinkedIn 'Life' Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture.


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