Strategic Finance Transformation Manager
- Recruiter
- Robertson Bell Ltd
- Location
- England, Bedfordshire
- Salary
- £450.00 - £600 per annum
- Posted
- 30 Nov 2016
- Closes
- 07 Dec 2016
- Ref
- RB2624
- Contact
- Harry Peasnell
- Job Title
- Finance Director
- Category
- Charity, Public Sector
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Robertson Bell Finance are currently recruiting for a Strategic Finance Transformation Manager. Our client is a dynamic, multinational, commercially focused organisation based in Bedfordshire who are undergoing an exciting period of growth and change. This exciting new opportunity is for an initial 6-12month interim contract to coincide with the transformation programme and has a strong chance of extension.
This role will contribute to the ongoing transformation programme, shaping and leading on specific projects i.e. lean process review & process mapping of all financial transactional processes, target operating model formations, monthly accounting cycles, product life cycle process mapping, and forecasting & budgeting process review. Further responsibilities include but not limited to:
*Lead on all financial process improvements and streamlining of current processes
*Ensure key assumptions and design decisions are identified, documented, validated with stakeholders and approved through governance processes
*Support colleagues across finance and wider organisation with the strategic change programme
*Develop a KPI framework for all financial processes
*Work alongside the lean expert to move from traditional accountancy methods to a system that measures and motivates best business practice.
*Support in process mapping the product lifecycle process to ensure proper new development.
The successful candidate will be a Qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years post qualified experience. You will have a proven track record in successfully delivering multiple Finance Transformation projects with excellent influencing and negotiating skills and have evident experience providing improvement solutions within constrained environments. You will also have a strong knowledge of ERP systems, advanced excel skills and the ability to build and interpret financial models when needed.
Security Clearance to SC level is desirable and will be required before commencing this role. If you feel you meet the above criteria, then please do not hesitate in applying.
This role will contribute to the ongoing transformation programme, shaping and leading on specific projects i.e. lean process review & process mapping of all financial transactional processes, target operating model formations, monthly accounting cycles, product life cycle process mapping, and forecasting & budgeting process review. Further responsibilities include but not limited to:
*Lead on all financial process improvements and streamlining of current processes
*Ensure key assumptions and design decisions are identified, documented, validated with stakeholders and approved through governance processes
*Support colleagues across finance and wider organisation with the strategic change programme
*Develop a KPI framework for all financial processes
*Work alongside the lean expert to move from traditional accountancy methods to a system that measures and motivates best business practice.
*Support in process mapping the product lifecycle process to ensure proper new development.
The successful candidate will be a Qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years post qualified experience. You will have a proven track record in successfully delivering multiple Finance Transformation projects with excellent influencing and negotiating skills and have evident experience providing improvement solutions within constrained environments. You will also have a strong knowledge of ERP systems, advanced excel skills and the ability to build and interpret financial models when needed.
Security Clearance to SC level is desirable and will be required before commencing this role. If you feel you meet the above criteria, then please do not hesitate in applying.