Finance Change Accountant

Finance Change Accountant

Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Change Accountant/ Project Accountant to join our Financial Services Client in Edinburgh.

Working within financial operations, supporting the delivery of projects; the successful candidate will play a significant role in the management, design, delivery and implementation of change that affects accounting systems and processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Providing appropriate information to represent Finance at Steering Committee meetings
• Helping to facilitate necessary change for all appropriate projects as the Finance representative
• Liaising with key Finance stakeholders; capturing various requirements for projects
• Bringing together cross-functional Finance Subject Matter Experts / Finance team members, to ensure the impact of any change is quantified, and that appropriate solutions are developed and implemented with minimal impact
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain and enhance controls to support improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in operational risk
• Ensuring Finance continues to support the wider business appropriately, taking into account all of the regulatory and operational requirements

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

The successful candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification along with experience working in a change orientated role / project environment within the financial services sector.

• Ability to think dynamically and react appropriately to changing demands
• Excellent relationship building skills and experience of working with senior stakeholders
• Innovative approach to solving problems - ability to think laterally and articulate information
• Experience of working within an Agile environment beneficial
• Proficient in relevant business standards and Change processes. E. understanding of Project Lifecycles, Risk frameworks.
• Excellent communications skills - ability to discuss information with a range of audiences.

• An ability to establish credibility within Finance, and with the wider business

This role will provide a genuine opportunity to influence and add value to projects whilst gaining exposure and visibility at a senior level.

To apply, please use the 'Apply Online' link below.

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact or call him on 0131 220 7109.