Job Description:

Description
(COMPANY NAME) is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage.  Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster.  Through its more than 50,000 people across 93 countries, (COMPANY NAME) delivers this must-have insight to the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, and is powered by the world's most trusted news organization.  More information about (COMPANY NAME) and its financial performance can be found on wxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.

This senior level position involves managing controller, financial planning & analysis, and business integration functions of (COMPANY NAME) Tax and Accounting's international businesses in the EMEA region.

Key Accountabilities:
General

* Senior Finance lead will oversee Business Integration and Financial Planning & Analysis functions for an expanding EMEA region. 
* Build strong department & team to support several cross functional business units
* Establish strong working relationships with both locally entrenched business units & US based headquarters and business units
* Communicate effectively to senior leaders through verbal and written communications
* Provide strategic leadership, coaching and feedback to team members and stakeholders across areas of responsibilities
* Other duties/projects as required based on situational requirements and needs of the business.             
Financial Planning & Analysis 
* Lead decision support initiatives for investment analysis and to determine investment allocations across the region
* Create  key metrics, KPIs and dashboards for regional and headquarter audiences
* Drive strategy for revenue and expense management looking at global metrics and indices
* Drive profitable sales through product and channel analysis
* Drive and support forecasting, planning and budgeting activities for EMEA
* Communicate P&L results and variance analysis across the region
* Provide analytical direction for merger and acquisition targets  Controller 
* Oversee and develop standard reporting for EMEA businesses and deliver to US headquarters
* Drive transfer pricing strategy and execution
* Provides leadership for exported / imported product commissions
* Provides financial operations support for activities such as shared services and contract administration
* Drive operational strategies in region and ensure global alignment  Business Integration 
* Perform due diligence for mergers and acquisitions by providing advice and counsel regarding integration 
* Oversee SAP, Cognos and other system integration across EMEA for functions such order to cash, financial data management, forecasting, commissions etc.
* Assess, recommend and implement new business and financial processes as appropriate  Responsibility for others (direct/indirect): 
* Expanding EMEA finance team as the organization grows in EMEA 
* Identifying and building top talent through people development and leadership  Travel: Based out of UK with travel to US and EMEA markets expected

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications 
* Degree; advanced degree or MBA / CIMA certification preferred; relevant and demonstrable progressive experience
* Proven track record of finance experience in a large organizations with cross-functional teams
* Thorough knowledge of all operations processes and interdependencies required
* Deadline and detail oriented with demonstrated ability to deliver on commitments
* Proven track record of successful project implementation with definable contributions to the business
* Ability to drive and manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
* Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence actions/decisions of others in US and EMEA markets
* Ability to effectively interact with senior level management
* Knowledge of software and services business for tax and accounting professionals is a plus 
(COMPANY NAME) employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success.  Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.

(COMPANY NAME) values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law. (COMPANY NAME) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer