Finance Systems Manager

Finance Systems Manager

Breedon on the Hill

We are currently seeking a Finance Systems Manager, based at our Head Office at Breedon on the Hill near Derby. This is an exciting new role managing the development, implementation & delivery of Breedon's financial system across the Group role will focus on driving continuous improvement within the Group's finance systems and processes with a view to delivering best practice systems and processes for our business. The position will report into Business Services' Head of Information Systems, liaising directly with FDs and their teams across the Group.

Key Outputs

• Development of Breedon's Finance Systems to deliver best practice accounting systems and processes across the Group
• Work with the FD/ FCs and support partners to articulate and deliver the Finance systems 3-year strategic roadmap
• Financial systems lead on systems improvement projects such as systems re-implementations, stock and Invoice
• Embed a process of continuous improvements of finance systems
• Working with the Business Services management team and the business FD/ FCs to deliver financial systems implementations for all new business integrations
• Working with and developing business intelligence software to deliver solutions for the Finance Teams
• Be the main point of contact for managing relationships with third party support partners for Finance and P2P systems
• Troubleshooting and fixing finance related system issues
• Critical risk and issue escalations
• Reviewing systems performance and identifying system issues
• Scheduling training and supporting finance team members in the use of financial systems and procedures
• Support the development of Breedon's P2P solutions, ensuring integration with the finance systems
• Steering Group representation (as needed) for the Finance systems
• Lead data management owner for financial data, coordinating with the FD/FCs across the Group
• Designing and implementing internal system controls (preventative and detective) to provide quality assurance over financial data
• Management of user security

Person Specification

• Qualified Accountant

• Knowledge of Breedon business and financial systems/processes would be an advantage
• High-level understanding of Sun Systems Infor10
• Hands on experience working with BI tools such as Tableau or similar
• Experience working in project and BAU environments
• Delivery of financial MI Services
• Strong verbal communication and influencing skills
• Experience in communicating and influencing senior stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships

• Strong financial acumen
• Tenacious in understanding business needs & delivering customer service
• Thirst for continuous improvement
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Influencing and decision-making skills
• Positive and open outlook
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Supplier management skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to multi-tasking and juggle competing priorities
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly under pressure
• Ability to think and act purposefully and methodically

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

BREEDON GROUP PLC is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.