Budget and Planning Executive

Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

Job Description

This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in Nida Kule Esentepe, Şişli, İstanbul.

Role Overview

As a Budget and Planning Executive at Informa, you will play a crucial role in our financial planning and analysis operations, supporting our growth strategy while maintaining financial discipline across our specialist markets and business divisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and analyze comprehensive monthly budget-to-actual comparison reports for cost and revenue centers across Informa's divisions
• Analyze financial information including revenues, expenditures, and cash management to ensure operations align with budgetary guidelines
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making processes
• Create data visualizations that effectively communicate financial insights to stakeholders

Collaborative Planning

• Partner with business units including Taylor & Francis, Informa Connect, Informa Markets, and Informa Tech to create customized reports tailored to their specific requirements
• Assist in preparing annual budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans aligned with GAP 2 investment priorities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and ensure accuracy in reporting
• Support the integration of financial data from newly acquired businesses

Strategic Support

• Respond promptly to ad-hoc report requests from management and other departments
• Obtain data from various departments using effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Support management's decision-making process with timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or Mathematics)
• 2-3 years of experience in Budget and Reporting departments
• Experience in media, events, or publishing industries is advantageous

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with Oracle, TM1, and SAP financial systems
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization
• Proficiency in creating compelling presentations using PowerPoint
• Experience with data analysis tools and business intelligence platforms

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial colleagues
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Commitment to Informa's DATA values (Do Good, Act as One Team, Think Customer-First)

Language Skills

• Good command of English required

Additional Information

In support of the Turkish Governments initiative to increase the representation of disabled individuals in the workplace, we actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates that consider themselves to be disabled and/or are registered with ISKUR.

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 LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Time out: Take up to four days per year to volunteer, plus a day off for your birthday!
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• 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
• Company funded private medical insurance
• The opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning 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 moves
• Great community: a welcoming culture, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague run diversity and inclusion networks
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’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. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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