Head of Finance Remote

From cutting-edge research to specialist digital demand, our reach is extensive. We’re the power behind a range of fantastic brands such as FAN EXPO, Omdia, World of Concrete and many more. Through cutting edge research we’re here to champion specialists by helping people learn more, know more and do more. As those businesses grow and develop, so will the opportunities for you to grow and develop within Informa Global Support. We’re passionate about building for the future - and want your future to be with us. And all the while you’ll be supported by a community of talented and like-minded colleagues, where openness is encouraged and a can-do attitude is the norm. Reporting to the GBS Head of Business Process Excellence, the GBS Head of Process Architecture & Design is a leadership role, accountable for the effective design, development and introduction of new GBS services. In particular, and in the short and mid-term this is largely focused on pro-active development of new Order-to-Cash functionality, including CRM integration, online payment facilities, etc. The Technology Services and Support function (TSS) within Global Support has built up strength and leadership in enterprise architecture and solution architecture over the recent past, with significant plans to build and develop new O2C platforms and solutions (as mentioned above). GBS service architecture and design needs to consider services scope (service catalogue), global processes, governance and controls, assurance, and scalability. Development of centrally designed, O2C capability is a major focus across all divisions and Global Support and the introduction of this role is part of a wider set of investments in pro-active, coordained service and platform design. The role will have elements of input and advice from the candidates own experience and knowledge but the successful candidate will also be responsible for hiring resource and talent to create capacity and specialism as needed, either on a temporary, fixed-term or permanent basis, as appropriate. Ability to lead, oversee, motivate and manage people in a complex finance/business environment Flexible and adaptable. Good knowledge of order-to-cash processes and solutions, tax requirements, financial control principles and accounting practices. Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. Ask us or see our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here .