Finance Manager (Clarity )

Clarity is a highly successful add to the Consumer Information business and is strategically important to Experian’s leadership and stakeholders. This is a key role driving the continued success of the business, partnering closely with the Clarity General Manger, Sales, Product Management, other Finance/Accounting teams, and CIS senior management. This is a highly collaborative, strategic partnering role with high opportunity for professional growth and exposure to the broader business. The Finance Manager reports to the Director of Finance within CIS.About us, but we’ll be briefExperian is the world’s leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We are thrilled to share thatFORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for.In addition, for the last five years we’ve been name in the100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine.Consumer Information Services (CIS) is the largest division within North America, generating over $1 billion in revenue in fiscal 2020. CIS is looking for a strong Finance Manager to join their commercial team supporting Clarity, a successful, integrated acquisition which achieved 35% YoY growth in fiscal 2020. This key role combines financial ownership with close business partnering to support continued growth and provides an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, high-performing organization. What you’ll be doing

Ownership of revenue and related costs for Clarity within CIS, understanding key drivers of profitability, identifying potential risks/opportunities, and maximizing growth across the BU

Manage end to end business processes for month-end close, annual budget, forecasts, and strat plan. This includes planning internal executive meetings, coordination of presentations to executive leadership, and collaboration with all key stakeholders

Close partnering with the Clarity General Manager, Product Management, Sales, Pricing, and Development teams to provide clear visibility into the revenue pipeline, support new product launches, and capitalize on EBIT expansion opportunities

Heavy emphasis is placed on improving current processes and procedures through streamlining and automation, applying financial discipline, and collaboration with business partners to deliver the broader CIS business strategy.

Establish best practices and embrace and promote a culture that emphasizes accountability, integrity, partnership and transparency

What your background looks like

5 years of related experience in commercial finance, FP&A or closely related role

Intellectual curiosity, proactive and proven growth mindset

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related discipline; MBA preferred; familiarity with Tableau a plus

Highly collaborative, accountable, and eager to work with business leaders in a fast-paced environment

Analytical thinker, flexible problem solver, and team player with the ability to multi-task several important priorities simultaneously

High degree of commercial acumen; able to drive high level processes while maintaining attention to detail

Progressive experience across multiple financial domains including financial analysis, forecasting, pricing, management reporting, budgeting and strategic planning

Aptitude to learn and drive continuous improvement and solve problems in a team environment. Experience leading improvement efforts in finance preferred

Working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS

Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex issues in a simple manner; ability to adapt message and analysis to fit the audience

Perks

During this pandemic, all Experian employees are working remotely. Once it’s safe to do so, we’ll slowly return to our offices however we are in no rush to do this. The safety of our employees is of utmost importance.

Four weeks of vacation to start, five sick days and two volunteer days (plus eleven paid holidays)

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package, with a bonus target of 15%

Flexible work schedule and relaxed dress code

/EOE including Disability/Veteran/Job: Finance Organization: Finance Title: Finance Manager (Clarity ) Location: California-Costa Mesa Requisition ID: 204378