FINANCE CHANGE LEAD

FULL TIME, PERMANENT

REMOTE / CARDIFF

SALARY UPT0 GBP50,000 + SHARES + BONUS + GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORY PENSION + BENEFITS

25 DAYS HOLIDAY + BANK HOLIDAYS

This FTSE-100 company are consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for in the UK. Working within the Insurance sector they are looking for an experienced Finance Change Lead to join their finance team at a pivotal time.

Having just completed a wholesale finance system transformation, the company requires a driven individual that can identify, scope and manage opportunities to improve internal finance processes and shape related system developments.

You will take responsibility for implementing new processes and providing guidance and training as necessary, promoting a continuous improvement mind-set. You will evaluate the origin and quality of finance data and seek to improve the systems and processes around it to improve reporting insight, reduce errors and improve efficiency. You will become the subject matter expert on resolving finance system issues, aiding resolution and advising where necessary, whilst ensuring compliance and UK standards. You will be the SME for relevant IT and finance systems teams, advising on the necessary changes to MS Dynamics 365 (F&O).

Responsibilities

Responsible for design, testing and implementation of new processes for Dynamics 365 (D365) F&O for all UK entities using this systemWorking with a trainee system accountant to prioritise and manage change requests in line with the finance functional guidanceCreating and maintaining the system documents which record core system functions and controlsPlanning and management of system upgrades during the financial calendar, minimising disruption and ensuring safe and controlled implementationUndertaking analysis to identify opportunities to enhance and optimise system capability and working with teams within finance to design and implement solutionsWorking with a senior accountant and a senior data and reporting analyst on work-streams under the Finance data transformation projectPlaying an integral role in the design and implementation of any further finance tooling or software and ensuring consistent processes across relevant and related systems

Candidate Requirements

To be selected for interview, you are / have

A Qualified accountant with any of ACCA, CIMA, ACA. CCAB with c.1-5 years experienceWorking knowledge of Dynamics 365 F&O as a management accountant, or experience in a similar role and systemsExposure to large-scale finance system transformationsStrong finance process understanding (management accounting cycle, P2P, bank reconciliations, intercompany accounting etc) with experience in demands faced by a large global company and its financial reporting process (including the necessary process controls)Experience of clearly articulating process, data and system problems, and their impacts, to finance and non-finance peopleAbility to organise, co-ordinate and prioritise change initiatives and influence related workstreamsExtensive data processing, data uploads, interfaces with other systems, data extraction, and manipulation, all the way to effectively presenting and reporting it. You do not need to have VBA/SQL (or similar) knowledge for this role, but advanced spreadsheet analytical skills are importantAbility to work well independently and with cross-functional teamsExcellent verbal communication skills

Benefits

BonusSharesGenerous Pension ContributionsLifestyle Benefits25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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