Job DescriptionAs the Global Cash Operations Lead you would follow these key accountabilities and responsibilities, plus any other reasonable duties as required:You will be leading a team across multiple countries (including Informa colleagues and 3rd party partner) accountable for the effective end-to-end monitoring of the bank and credit card merchant processes; and the team responsible for controlling accesses to the bank and credit card merchant accountsYou will be running an effective management process that ensures the Cash Operations team are monitoring the clearing of open items with the relevant teams ( P2P, O2C teams).You will be accountable for ensuring that the Cash Operations team is resourced and trained to deliver the cash operations model.You will act as the key liaison with Group Treasury and be the central owner of all Shared Services Centre (SSC) owned aspects of Group Treasury PolicyYou will be leading on all aspects of bank and credit card merchant transitions in and out of the model.You will be responsible for driving improvements in auto matching rates across all ERPsYou will be responsible for monitoring direct debit arrangements to ensure that this payment method is only used as appropriate.You will be preparing monthly bank reconciliations- ensure that all bank reconciliations are prepared in accordance with reporting deadlines, with clear action plans assigned to all aged open items.
Team then responsible for passing reconciliations across to regional R2R teams who will review the reconciliations in accordance with Informa's balance sheet frameworkYou will lead on improvements in the cash operations, across technology, processes, and policies.As a work stream lead you will advise Informa on all banking related matters regarding acquisitions and disposalsYou will be partnering with key business stakeholders to ensure that requirements are met for transitions, projects, and BAU operations.You will ensure that all company policies are adhered to You will build and develop an efficient and effective team; recruit and retain the best people for the job against the competency framework and actively plan for succession to develop and replace individuals effectively.You will be maintaining clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) and desk top procedures (DTPs) ensuring they are kept up to date during periods of changeYou will ensure the cash operations function is fit for purpose with sound process and controlsYou will be the key contact with internal and external auditorsQualificationsWe are looking for someone with extensive experience working within Cash Management including strong functional knowledge of bank and credit card merchant processes as well as bank reconciliations.
A Chartered Accountancy qualification is highly desirable.In addition to this, we are looking for a strong people leader with the ability to successfully lead a global team and build a Cash Operations centre of excellence from scratch.
This role can be based in either London or Colchester with travel to our Colchester office at least once a week.Additional InformationWe work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone.
Here's some of what you can expect when you join us.
But don't just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at Our benefits include:We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone.
Here's some of what you can expect when you join us.
But don't just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at Our benefits include: 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 remotelyGreat community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networksBroader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too 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.
When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job movesTime out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!)
anywhere for up to four weeks a year A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical coverA ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the worldWe're not solely focused on a checklist of skills.
We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen.
If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.
At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed.
As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer.
This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law.
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