Reed Exhibitions Limited Hiring for Finance Manager at Norwalk, CT, United States Full Time

Would you like to join a team that is an integral part of decision making?

Are you eager to use your financial skills to influence stakeholders?

About our Team

Our team works closely with B2B trade event teams and department groups to ensure clear and accurate financial data as it relates to revenues and expenses.

This job offers the unique experience of seeing your work take shape from the commencement of the budget process to the onsite event experience.

About the Role

You are responsible for the preparation of event budgets and financial forecasts, strategic plan projections and financial analysis for events.

You serve as a financial partner to the event teams and work closely to identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed show budgets, financial forecasts and strategic plan projections.
• Performing financial analysis of P&L’s for assigned events. Analyzing show revenue and expenses and provide flux analysis vs Budget / Forecast.

Reviewing general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries and supporting schedules and discussing findings with event teams and business leaders.

• Providing guidance / information on non-financial matters in support of assigned show groups, including review of key business contracts.
• Reviewing and approving purchase orders, vendor invoices, and expense reports relating to show assignments. Ensure all documents are in accordance with company policies.
• Preparing financial models to assist Senior Management in analyzing viable business opportunities.
• Managing on-site Trade Show financial needs. Monitoring accounts receivable on assigned events and assist collections / sales with determining collectability.
• Monitoring sales and marketing results against established milestones and expense commitments on new show launches as needed.

Requirements

• Possess an educational background in Accounting. CPA a plus.
• Have proven finance and accounting experience with a Big 4 or national accounting firm.
• Have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. Have experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or Smartview.
• Possess exceptional analytical and project management skills. Show the ability to organize workload and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Have excellent written communication skills and the ability to build solid working relationships.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer :

• Health Benefits : Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits : 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing : Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the Business

RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organizations. We elevate the power of face-to-face events by combining data and digital products to create magical experiences and continual connections at over 400 events in 22 countries across 43 industry sectors.

We are passionate about making a positive impact on society and we are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment, a place where people can grow, thrive and make an impact.

We embrace diverse talent and opinions to be the best place for our customers to build their business AND the best place for entrepreneurial people to build their careers.

RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

Management Level

11 – Professional IC

We are an equal opportunity employer : qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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