Finance Business Partner, Workforce Planning

This role is based in central London, UK

Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious brands like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20 and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.

Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100 who are #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list. 

As Workforce Planning and Accounting Manager at Informa Festivals, you'll play a vital role in our new, rapidly growing division. You'll work directly with senior finance leaders to provide crucial workforce insights that drive our strategic goals.

What you'll do

• Lead our workforce planning by maintaining headcount forecasts and providing data-led insights to leadership
• Partner with finance teams across the business to gather timely data inputs
• Deliver monthly financial reporting to CFOs, including cost analysis and board-ready content
• Manage payroll accounting processes, ensuring accurate journal entries and reconciliations
• Run capitalization models for internal projects and explain variances to leadership
• Prepare and post Group Recharge models monthly
• Support financial planning for annual budgets, three-year plans, and monthly forecasts
• Calculate monthly bonus accruals and support HR during the annual bonus cycle
• Ensure consistency in accounting and forecasting for project-related costs
• Champion risk management by implementing appropriate controls in all work

A typical day might include

• Analysing workforce data to identify trends and opportunities
• Creating clear financial reports that tell a story with numbers
• Collaborating with finance colleagues to resolve complex accounting issues
• Building models that provide actionable insights for decision-makers

• Qualified accountant with proven experience in financial analysis
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to build models and communicate key messages
• Problem-solving ability with intellectual curiosity
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with Essbase, Hyperion Planning or TM1 would be beneficial
• Ability to work independently while building collaborative relationships

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 LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave: 25 days per year with the option to buy or sell five extra days.
• Pension: Up to 5% matched pension, with our pension plan defaulting to sustainable options., meaning your savings are invested in ways that help rather than hinder our planet.
• Parental leave: Enhanced Primary and Co-parent parental leave once you have been with the company for 1 year+
• Health, fitness & wellbeing: Options to purchase Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness & Health Screening. Get fit for less with discounted membership at 3,000+ of the UK’s top gym chains. Save money on fitness and beauty treatments at 2,500+ locations. Enjoy discounts on haircuts, spas, beauty salons, fitness and much more
• Charitable giving: Make regular donations to your favourite charity and use an extra day of annual leave every year to volunteer to a cause you feel passionate about.
• Restaurant discount card: Receive up to 50% off your meal at 6,500+ top restaurants across the UK.
• Flexible working: We value output, not hours. Most of our roles ask for 3 days a week in your nearest office.
• Life assurance: Life assurance up to 4x basic salary, subject to eligibility and insurer’s underwriting.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to a 24-hour, free and confidential advice line that can provide mental health, financial and wellbeing support.
• Income protection: We provide income protection at 50% of salary, subject to eligibility and insurer’s underwriting.
• Recommend a friend: Know someone who could come make magic happen with us? Introduce your friends or family to Ascential and earn yourself a cash reward.
• ShareMatch: A scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Will writing service: Option to purchase an advanced or standard will as either a single or joint will. Paid via 12 Equal instalments via net dedications.
• Cycle to work: Select a brand new bike worth up to £2,500 and spread the cost over 12 months.
• Season ticket loan: We provide access to an interest free Season Ticket Loan of up to £10,000, tax-free

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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