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Company DescriptionInforma is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.Taylor & Francis is one of the worlds largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And weve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because thats the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then wed love to hear from you.This role is responsible for the following:Data Architecture:\xc2\xb7 Design and develop data models that accurately represent the structure and relationshipsof financial data, ensuring it aligns with business requirements and objectives.\xc2\xb7 Build multi system architecture to support the implementation of a comprehensivefinancial data architecture strategy in line with agreed software stack.\xc2\xb7 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate financial data architecture intoexisting systems and processes.Data Integration:\xc2\xb7 Integrate financial data from various sources, including ERP systems, databases, externalAPIs, and spreadsheets, into comprehensive and coherent data models.\xc2\xb7 Alignment with and input to T&F data governance programmes\xc2\xb7 Build a data estate that provides a platform for future financial analytics work.\xc2\xb7 Evaluation and implementation of potential AI uses in data integration programmes.Data Transformation:\xc2\xb7 Implement data transformation and cleansing processes to ensure data accuracy,consistency, and adherence to financial reporting standards.\xc2\xb7 Create comprehensive documentation for data models, making it accessible to relevantstakeholders and ensuring a clear understanding of data structures and relationships.\xc2\xb7 Optimize data models to enable efficient querying, reporting, and analytics, working toimprove data retrieval speeds and system performance.\xc2\xb7 Adhere to and input to data quality standards and implement data validation checks toensure data accuracy and integrity.Data Visualisation:\xc2\xb7 Automation of monthly data explorational reports and cross channel distribution ofaccurate and reliable financial report inventory.\xc2\xb7 Ownership of data ingestion processes including QA, scheduling, veracity andinteroperability of underlying platform sources.\xc2\xb7 Responsible for the regular update and refresh of our visualisation reporting estate,predominantly on the PowerBI platform but also in other visualisation tools as required.Data Sourcing:\xc2\xb7 Work with Data Modelling and Business Analysis teams to provide scoping estimates for data sourcing and identify the steps required to delivery this. \xc2\xb7 Build and utilise a close network with other functions such as Product & Tech to become an expert on the lineage of varying sources of Financial data within T&F. \xc2\xb7 Create ingestion and extraction plans for data treatment as appropriate. \xc2\xb7 Working in partnership across Finance to identify and operationalise potential reporting and data driven decision opportunities.Key Accountabilities:\xc2\xb7 Data expert style role supporting the wider Finance team to align business problems withdata driven solutions.\xc2\xb7 Process and report automation to streamline creation and delivery of reportinginventory in a timely and accurate manner.\xc2\xb7 Identification and implementation of data quality capture routines and feedbackmechanisms to improve overall data veracity.\xc2\xb7 Lead project streams on system development and visualisation projects\xc2\xb7 Feed to the development pipeline with appropriate cost / benefit analysis ledopportunities to improve data throughput throughout the system estate.\xc2\xb7 Recognised expert of financial data lineage and housing throughout T&F\xc2\xb7 Visualisation champion with knowledge of both software and data architecture tosupport users across the systems landscape.\xc2\xb7 Ad hoc analysis and project work as required.QualificationsKnowledge and QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have knowledge & experience of:\xc2\xb7 Financial reporting / forecasting / budgeting\xc2\xb7 Part qualified accountant ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent experience preferable\xc2\xb7 Deep and demonstrable knowledge of various technical skills such as PowerBI, Python,REST API, etc.\xc2\xb7 Demonstrable experience of designing, delivering and supporting a data visualisationestate, preferably with experience of supporting financial data sets\xc2\xb7 Strong data literacy and stewardship techniques are essential\xc2\xb7 Strong MS skillset with very high levels of Excel proficiency\xc2\xb7 Attention to detail is essentialSkills and Behaviours Required\xc2\xb7 Teamwork and building relationships, as well as solo work\xc2\xb7 Strong attention to detail and quality assurance mindset\xc2\xb7 Good technical skills with training delivery capabilities\xc2\xb7 Commercial and customer focus\xc2\xb7 Communication (oral and written) with members of the finance team and employees at all levels within the business\xc2\xb7 Problem solving mindset, able to escalate and effectively remove roadblocks to progress \xc2\xb7 Proactive natureCompetencies Level\xc2\xb7 Drive for Results\xc2\xb7 Initiative and Creativity\xc2\xb7 Knowledge and AwarenessAdditional InformationWhat were offering:

• 24 days annual leave
• Volunteering days annually
• Day off for your birthday
• Pension contributions
• Medical insurance for self and dependants; life cover and personal accident cover for self
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development
• Blended style and flexi working time
• Right tools for remote working

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.You must have the right to work and live in the IndiaThe role is primarily office based and therefore you MUST reside within reasonable commuting distance of the office in Bangalore and be able to work on site for a minimum of two days per week. If you are unable to meet these requirements we will not be able to consider your application.

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