Journals MIS Co-ordinator_PS2317 

Taylor & Francis (Academic Publishers) are looking for an ambitious and motivated Journals MIS Coordinator. The role will be ‘immersed in the business’, supporting various teams, one after the other, ie, Editorial first, then the next department, then the next, over the course of the coming years, as we develop, integrate, adapt or replace progressively more of the existing systems into JMIS, the integrated Journals Management Information System. This will be followed by on-going system management and enhancement, something which will constantly evolve and adapt with the business.  

As a Journals MIS Coordinator your responsibilities will be:

1. To control masterdata, administering change requests & ensuring correct sign off

2. To help plan and co-ordinate key annual milestones with relevant teams

3. To work with the business in developing new reports which help manage the business

4. To promote JMIS via knowledge-sharing, advice, support, communication.

5. To participate in the roll out of new / amended systems and processes

6. To explain or train, post- system update / amendment / change in functionality

7. To provide on-going advice, support and guidance as & when needed, fast response

8. To provide refresher training courses on areas where difficulties become apparent

9. To co-ordinate change requests, and liaise with IT on priorities and timeframes

10. To maintain good working relationships

11. To write and implement training guides

Editorial tasks

1. To help plan and co-ordinate pre-pricing meeting activities (Edit., Production., Sales)

2. To support staff in pricing meeting preparation & ensure timeframes are adhered to

3. To develop and deliver tailored training, be this one to one, or via team tutorials

4. To provide support on Editor Expenses model development / enhancements

Finance tasks

1. To reconcile periodically masterdata to peripheral systems – CODA, SAP, Ed Ex,

2. To report any anomalies in any system reconciliation to Finance Director and IT

3. To assist in the production of robust financial budgets, forecasts & related reporting

4. To audit JMIS outputs / control totals against CODA, SAP, Ed Ex, CATS, etc. monthly

5. To report any internal numeric inconsistencies to Finance Director for review monthly

Attributes of the candidate

1. Knowledge of SAP, SAP BW and /or Business objects preferred; Good, clear communication skills

2. High emphasis on quality, timely customer service

3. Ability to prioritise effectively and good time-management skills; methodical problem solving skills

4. Experience of providing training or coaching preferred, otherwise proven presentation skills, empathy, and experience supporting others

5. keen believer in training for business improvement, esp if no training experience

6. Foundation accounting strongly preferred

7. Natural IT slant / career path has pulled the individual this way given their attributes

8. Ability to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds & levels including an ability to work across cultures around the globe anywhere we have users; be sensitive to different cultural needs

9. Capacity to develop and grow with the needs of the role

10. Expectations management / diplomatic

The individual should develop an understanding of the business and see the big picture, progressively understanding wider business needs, objectives and cost/system constraints, and work with a number of departmental needs which need to be managed and prioritised – some of which will conflict with each other. 

This position is based in our Milton Park, Abingdon office and will report to the Financial Controller. 

Taylor & Francis Group  

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities in the UK please go to our Careers Site:
www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers.  

Closing date: 28th November 2008

Please note that Taylor & Francis do not apply for work permits/visas on behalf of potential employees. If you are a non-EU citizen, you will need to have all the relevant documentation in order to accept employment.