Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
Job Description
Join our UK&I Accounting and Controls team and help build a best‑in‑class financial controls and governance framework in a fast‑moving, regulated FTSE100 environment.
This is a senior role within the team and will be responsible for safeguarding UK&I revenue (approx. $1bn), operating a robust control environment, and leading process and technology transformation to enhance our ways of working. This will include working closely with our GFS Revenue Team to manage our P&L and balance sheet close processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal Global and UK&I policies.
Reporting to the UK&I Accounting & Control Director, you will work with key stakeholders including the UK&I Go-to-Market Finance Director, UK&I Business Finance Directors, and UK&I Chief Financial Officer. The role offers further exposure to Group Revenue Recognition, Sales, Commercial, Pricing, and Business operations stakeholders - perfect for a finance professional looking to broaden their experience.
What you will do
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Work closely with our GFS Revenue Team and GTM business to deliver accurate reporting in a robust control environment, proactively highlight risks & opportunities.
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Apply IFRS 15 judgement on revenue contracts, deliver on business requirements, ensure strong documentation and compliance with Experian policies.
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Ensure smooth year-end close and clean audit processes.
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Train, develop and partner closely with of our GFS Revenue Team.
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Lead and drive process transformation, working with Experian’s global teams to develop, and implement new systems, and utilise AI or RPA to enhance controls.
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Embed ICFR requirements into all revenue processes, including applying rigour to journal approvals, understanding of unwind profile of accrued and deferred revenue, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Qualifications
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A qualified accountant with post-qualified experience, showing progressive financial experience across different roles.
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Solid technical accounting skills with the ability to research and reach appropriate conclusions.
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Provide compelling recommendations and influence senior leaders (both finance and non-finance).
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Experience managing projects end-to-end and has experience getting results, organising and prioritising deadlines.
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Experience dealing with complex issues and conveying in a simple manner.
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Ability to interact at all levels within the organisation and earn respect universally. Proven experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including those with differing or competing priorities.
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Proactive and curious, with ability to drive continuous improvement and solve problems in a team environment.
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High degree of integrity and ability to operate under time-pressure and situations of ambiguity.
Additional Information
Benefits package includes:
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Hybrid working - 40% hybrid working in the office
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Great compensation package and discretionary bonus
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Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
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25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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