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 realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.
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
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UKI Finance Leadership Team, reporting directly to the UKI CFO. In this role, you will actively partner with the Managing Directors of our EMS and EDQ Business and their leadership teams, leading the financial direction across the segment. As a member of the UKI Finance Leadership Team, you will also play a key role in driving the finance function and business strategy across a broad range of topics.
Who are EMS and EDQ?
- Experian Marketing Services (EMS): Helps businesses better understand and manage customers, understand their markets, and allocate resources more effectively.
- Experian Data Quality (EDQ): The market leader in data cleansing and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive long-term strategy through organic and inorganic actions, commercial decision-making, and achieving financial commitments (Revenue, EBIT, Capex, DBO days).
- Oversee the overall financial direction and control across the segment.
- Present cyclical and bespoke financial analysis to senior management.
- Champion finance process improvements, such as enhancing forecasting, bid governance, project accounting, and contract management.
- Lead a team of finance professionals, attracting, developing, and motivating talent to build an engaged and high-performing team.
- Understand the global finance strategy and ensure alignment within the segment and wider UKI Finance teams.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an overseas equivalent).
- Strong commercial understanding of varied business models and principles.
- Confidence to challenge commercial decisions.
- Strong conviction, particularly in times of ambiguity.
- Enthusiasm and desire to propel the businesses forward.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work through people to achieve results in a matrix environment.
- A natural flair for building relationships with a range of stakeholders across segments and function groups.
- Ability to influence senior leadership (both finance and non-finance), underpinned by an ability to present ideas and opinions in a collaborative, credible, and compelling manner.
- A continuous improvement mindset, with service excellence at the core.
- Creativity in developing new solutions and approaches.
- Strong people leadership skills.
Inclusive Statement:
We recognize that everyone has different experiences and backgrounds. If you don't meet all the qualifications listed above, please don't rule yourself out. We encourage you to apply and talk to us about the experience you do have. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Additional Information
Benefits package includes:
- Hybrid working based in our Nottingham or London offices
- Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
- Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
- 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, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on.
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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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.
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What We Do
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.
