Case Study: Informa achieves stronger balance sheet integrity with BlackLine

Informa cuts 7,000 monthly reconciliations with BlackLine

Informa, a leading international events and knowledge group, faced challenges with balance sheet integrity and manual reconciliation processes after major acquisitions left them with three separate ERPs and shared-service organizations. Their existing use of BlackLine’s Account Reconciliations solution was limited, functioning mainly as a repository for spreadsheets, which lacked visibility, standardization, and strategic control.

By fully optimizing the BlackLine platform, Informa implemented a standardized, risk-based reconciliation process. BlackLine enabled automation, direct data integration, and clear separation of preparation and review. This allowed Informa to reduce monthly reconciliations from 7,000 to a risk-managed subset, significantly cut risk items, and provide greater visibility. The results included increased balance sheet integrity, streamlined audits, and freed-up staff time for more strategic, value-added accounting work.

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