Management Accountant

@ Informa Group Plc.

Company Description

Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world’s most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. Combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services, Informa delivers unmissable experiences and insights. As part of Informa, a global FTSE 100 business operating in over 30 countries and recognized as one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK, the organization is shaping the next generation of business festivals.

Job Description

This Management Accountant role is based in the 5 Howick Place office, reporting to the Senior Management Accountant. The role requires keen attention to detail, intermediate Excel skills, a solid understanding of debits and credits, and experience with journal posting and data analysis. Experience within a fast-paced environment is valued, along with a strong mindset to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal and outsourced teams to meet month-end deadlines.
• Business partner with event budget holders on cost control, forecasting, and annual budgets.
• Perform analysis and reporting on costs, depreciation, and expenses.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow management.
• Prepare management commentary and Board Reporting packs.
• Handle monthly sales commission and collaborate on incentive schemes.
• Report on Capex projects and support annual reporting and auditing.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and compliance control framework.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reporting with focus on working capital.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Accountant
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge of Oracle, Salesforce, HFM, and Hyperion is an advantage
• Analytical thinking with strong data interpretation skills
• Proven detail orientation and self-review ability

Additional Information

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement. Employees are expected to collaborate in-person at least three days a week, with additional flexibility to work remotely. The benefits include a welcoming community, volunteer opportunities, personalized career development, generous leave policies, private medical cover, a ShareMatch scheme, robust wellbeing support, and global recognition programs. Informa champions an inclusive, diverse, and equal opportunities work environment.

Key skills/competency

Management Accountant, Excel, Analysis, Budgeting, Reporting, Compliance, Auditing, Data, Cost Control, Communication