Senior Finance Systems Manager
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- Homeworking
- Salary
- £60000 - £80000 per annum + Exceptional candidates up to £80k
- Posted
- 18 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 15 Nov 2021
- Ref
- JN -102021-3617295
- Contact
- Michael McGlaughlin
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Consumer products / FMCG
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This is a hugely exciting opportunity to join a global FMCG leader serving the UK, Europe and America.
As Senior Finance Systems Manager, you will lead the development and execution of systems strategy and roadmap for Western Europe Finance.
Client Details
A major FMCG serving markets across the UK, Europe and America.
Description
To lead, in partnership with the Finance Leadership Team, the development and execution of a systems strategy and roadmap for Western Europe Finance. Driving for greater automation, standardization and simplification of Finance systems and processes.
The Senior Finance Systems Manager is an integral member of the Finance team, acting as a subject matter expert and conduit between Finance and IT, identifying solutions and driving for continuous improvement across Finance and beyond. Across the business, they are the 'go to' person to determine the impacts of regional, divisional and global IT projects on Finance.
Profile
Required:
· Strong analysis and critical thinking skills
· High level of organizational skills and the ability to be self-directed
· Effective at building relationships and establishing credibility across multiple functions and geographies, including influencing stakeholders at all levels of the business
· Ability to exercise sound judgement in complex situations
· Expert level of understanding of accounting and finance processes and the interaction of those processes with wider business processes
· Expert level of understanding of SAP FI-CO and integration with other SAP modules
· Highly experienced in managing change programmes or leading workstreams within wider change programmes, including systems implementations
· Significant (c years) hands on experience working closely with both Finance and IT
Preferred:
· Previous line management experience
· Experience of working in an FMCG business
· Knowledge and experience of SAP BW and SAP BPC
· Experience of partnering with a shared services organization
· Experience in implementing and improving MI/BI systems and processes and/or experience of developing and implementing a reporting strategy
Job Offer
Between £60k - £80kpa - though exceptional candidates seeking beyond this parameter are invited to apply
Very attractive annual bonus scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Completely flexible working - work from the office as much or as little as you want
Product allowance
Join a truly international, leading FMCG powerhouse
Fast paced, people first culture