At Informa Global Support, we’re about connecting businesses and professionals with knowledge. From cutting-edge research to specialist digital demand, our reach is extensive. We’re the power behind a range of fantastic brands such as FAN EXPO, Omdia, World of Concrete and many more. Through cutting edge research we’re here to champion specialists by helping people learn more, know more and do more.
As those businesses grow and develop, so will the opportunities for you to grow and develop within Informa Global Support. We’re passionate about building for the future - and want your future to be with us. Because we know you’re hungry to expand your skills by embracing new experiences. And all the while you’ll be supported by a community of talented and like-minded colleagues, where openness is encouraged and a can-do attitude is the norm.
Job Description
Position Overview
As a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Specialist, you will play a vital role in our financial operations by managing the complete invoice lifecycle, processing payments accurately, and delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can maintain high standards of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment.
Core Responsibilities
Payment Management
- Execute scheduled and ad-hoc payment runs with precision and timeliness
- Secure proper authorization for all payments and coordinate with Treasury for fund allocation
- Troubleshoot and resolve payment rejections efficiently
- Manage unpresented cheques and reconciliation processes
- Generate and analyze purchase ledger reports to support financial decision-making
Invoice Processing
- Process and validate incoming invoices and payment requests through established workflows
- Maintain and optimize PO matching procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Manage VIM business rules for both PO and Non-PO invoices
- Resolve debit balance discrepancies and invoice exceptions
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to address and resolve invoice queries
Expense Management
- Process and validate employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Monitor corporate card usage and follow up on outstanding expense submissions
- Ensure timely completion of regional legislative requirements for expense reporting
- Manage currency advances for business travel and reconcile related expenses
- Provide guidance to colleagues on expense policy compliance
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial processes clearly
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
- Problem-solving aptitude with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
Preferred Experience
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
- Background in accounts payable, procurement, or financial operations
- Understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements
- Experience in a shared services environment
Additional Information
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:
- 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.
- Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks.
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too.
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms 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.
- Time out: 21 days annual leave, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
- A comprehensive company funded private medical insurance with international coverage.
- A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder from the start of your employment, and benefit from free matching shares.
- Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, and access to health apps and more.
- Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes.
- 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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