Finance Transformation Specialist

his role offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a finance transformation journey.

The role will play a pivotal part in a Workday Adaptive implementation, assist with post go-live improvements and then also assist with the NetSuite implementation as the organisation looks to invest in upgrading their current systems and processes to keep up with their ongoing growth.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the financial services industry, offering a structured and professional work environment. They are focused on innovation and improving processes to maintain their competitive edge.

The organisation is going through a period of positive change, growth and transformation. The core of the role will include Data management & report building, implementation of systems, management and project accounting.

Description

The Finance Transformation Specialist will be responsible for the following:

Implementation of the following key systems:

• Take a lead role in the implementation of Workday Adaptive Planning (data migration, model/report build, UAT, training & continuous improvement).
• Support the implementation of NetSuite, and associated systems.

Data Management & Report Building:

• Support the FP&A team as required in building and design dashboards & reports using PowerBI and other technology to support Self Service reporting objectives - communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders that is understandable, useable and conveys insights using data visualisation techniques and methods
• Collaborate with FP&A team, business units and the broader Finance Team to identify key Finance reporting needs
• Source and analyse financial & non-financial data from various systems, ensuring robust data integrity & security
• Provide high level support, advice and expertise in developing a finance data management framework, supported by key IT & Sustainability and Risk stakeholders

Management Accounting:

• Re-engineer accounting workpapers and processes for intercompany cost allocations, management fees, revenue and CAPEX projects, commercial retail accounting and billings
• Support Chart of Accounts continuous improvement and support system configurations

Business Readiness:

• Provide high level support, advice and expertise in with the maintenance and development of a business systems knowledge base, including report library, process mapping & documentation on all key activities - current and future state
• Continuously evaluate and enhance financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy. Implement best practices and streamline reporting and analysis procedures.

ERP Implementation Program:

• Provide high level support, advice and expertise on project management office (PMO) tasks
• Assist with the development, coordination, administration and maintenance of the project plan
• Work strategically with system vendors, consultants, IT, divisional managers, and other stakeholders as required, to ensure clear understanding of expectations, requirements and roadblocks
• Provide high level support, advice and extrapolating detailed, well-structured user acceptance test cases based on functional requirements and technical specification to enhance the quality and efficiency of the UAT process.
• Lead the user acceptance testing process for Workday Adaptive Planning, with the support of the process owners.
• Lead data migration preparation tasks, including data review and cleansing where required
• Support with the redesign of existing workpapers/schedules streamline the data migration efforts
• Support with maintaining internal systems issues log and assist in identifying resolutions and process improvement opportunities - current and future state
• Provide high level support, advice and expertise with change management processes across all modernization initiatives, including coordinating related training to corporate and business unit finance teams

Profile

A successful Finance Transformation professional should have:

• A strong background in accounting and finance
• Experience with Workday Adaptive highly desirable
• Experience playing a pivotal role in system implementation anddata migration
• Strong FP&A experience
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• A solid understanding of accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process optimisation.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work within a large organisation in the financial services industry.
• Exposure to high-impact finance transformation projects.
• A collaborative and professional team environment.
• Fixed-term contract with potential for career development opportunities.

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