Company Description

Discover the Unexpected

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done.

Our 21k amazing employees in 40+ countries believe the possibilities for you, and the world, are growing. We’re investing in the future, through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. To do this we employ the brightest minds that share our purpose and want to make a difference.

Job Description

Grade: EB8/D

Hiring Manager: Jonathan Baugh

Location: SJP/Hybrid

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Global Finance team at Experian. This will be reporting into the Global Financial Controller, the Group Financial Reporting team are the gatekeepers of finance across the Group. Responsibility for implementation and adherence to Group accounting policies is only part of it; the team play a key part in:

• Delivering the Groups external results and internal month end processes
• Developing a robust control framework while driving excellent data quality for decision making
• Balance sheet review and risk management
• Cash flow forecasting and management of capital expenditure
• Audit relationship management and statutory obligation compliance
• Management and identification of accounting risk and opportunity
• Providing accounting guidance to regional finance teams
• Accounting for complex areas and transactions

Perform Expert Reviews

• Review the accounting for acquisitions and other complex transactions.
• Form part of the second line of defence over work from specialists, reviewing outputs from tax and treasury etc.
• Assist in the delivery of accounting papers and audit committee documents

Support and guidance

• Develop and maintain a strong technical expertise
• Assist regional finance teams with ad-hoc accounting queries
• Provide guidance for new accounting issues across the Group

External reporting

• Review of disclosures in the Group’s financial statements and external tax report to ensure their accuracy
• Deliver robust quality control procedures over all areas of the Group’s external reporting
• Assist in the completion of Q&A analysis over the Group’s results

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with an appropriate professional qualification (ACA etc.)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience of audit and statutory processes preferred
• Highly numerate with ability to quickly understand and challenge complex workpapers
• Professional scepticism with an ability to detect weaknesses in explanations and tenacity to track down an answer
• Excellent communicator – both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to form and leverage relationships

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours.

Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. We’re an award winning organisation due to our strong people first approach.

Innovation is a critical 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, 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.

To learn more about our culture and what it’s really like to work here, check out our interactive guide here: https://view.pagetiger.com/experianguideforcandidates/1

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