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Job DescriptionWhy this role is important to us
At Experian, revenue recognition is critical to delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting commercial growth and maintaining governance across our global business. As part of our Group Revenue Recognition (GRR) team, you'll help shape how we interpret complex commercial arrangements. You'll also strengthen global controls and lead the future of revenue governance through data, automation, and AI.
This is a hybrid role based in our London or Nottingham office
Why this role is important to us
- Help shape Experian's global revenue recognition framework and governance model.
- Help ensure, compliant and commercially pragmatic revenue accounting across a complex global organisation.
- Influence accounting outcomes for high-profile commercial arrangements and strategic programs.
- Promote innovation through the use of data, automation and AI within finance processes.
- Support the continued growth of our global Centre of Excellence.
Work that matters – What you'll do
- Lead the development and evolution of Experian's global revenue recognition framework, providing expert IFRS 15 guidance on complex commercial arrangements and latest business models.
- Work with senior partners across Finance, Commercial, Legal, Tax and Technology to influence important decisions and strategic programs.
- Strengthen global revenue governance by enhancing controls, driving consistency and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Lead transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability and insight through automation, analytics and AI-enabled solutions.
- Build capability across the finance community through technical leadership, coaching and the sharing of best practice.
What you'll need to bring to the role & Experian
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
- Deep technical expertise in IFRS 15 (or ASC 606), gained within a multinational or listed organisation.
- Experience leading complex accounting matters and influencing senior partners within a global matrix environment.
- Experience delivering change, improving governance and driving operational excellence.
- Excellent analytical, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to balance technical requirements and commercial goals.
More about you
- Deep technical accounting expertise, with the ability to assess complex issues, interpret options and reach clear, well-reasoned conclusions.
- Credibility to influence, challenge and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across a global organisation.
- Sense of ownership and accountability, delivering high-quality outcomes and meeting important deliverables.
- Experience with innovation, continuous improvement and applying automation, data and AI to enhance performance.
- Collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to developing capability and sharing knowledge across teams.
Benefits package includes:
- Hybrid working - 40% office based
- Great compensation package and discretionary bonus
- 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.
Internal Grade C/EB7
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