Senior Finance Manager - ACE (6 Month FTC)
Vacancy Name: Senior Finance Manager - ACE (6 Month FTC)
Vacancy No: VN814
Job Type: Fixed Term
Location: Hatfield
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)
Working hours per week: 40 hours
Level: Manager
Application closing date: Friday 31st January 2025
About us
Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivaled service, and reassuringly good value. We're Ocado Retail, a market-leading, joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S and the world's largest dedicated online supermarket ocado.com.
About the team and the role
At Ocado Retail, our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting the business to drive forward. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Finance Manager will lead the Accounting Centre of Excellence to own our month-end processes and ensure the integrity of our financial data is delivered to our key finance stakeholders.
What you'll do
* Lead the Accounting Centre of Excellence: Take the lead on continuing the set-up and mobilisation of a new team for ORL Finance, ensuring that month-end processes are transitioned away from business partnering teams and develop effective hand-offs and RACI procedures to deliver effectively for key stakeholders in the business.
* Finance Transformation and Process Improvement: Deliver a WD2 month-end close process for M&S consolidation in April-25 and on an ongoing basis, working closely with our Finance Transformation team.
* Finance to Finance Business Partnering: Manage relationships with Finance Business Partnering teams to ensure effective collaboration and high-quality decision making.
* Develop the Team: Coach key individuals to develop the right skills and experiences to support their future growth.
Who you are
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
* Experience of Finance systems (Oracle Fusion/EPM) and driving process change through systems
* Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
* Ownership of results with a motivation for continuous improvement and self-development
* Experience of leading a team and coaching individuals to support development
* Experience of delivering and coordinating month-end close processes
* Continuous improvement mindset
What's in it for you
By joining Ocado Retail, you'll have the chance to experience life at the world's largest online retailer, work with an amazing team, and grow your skills and career in online retail.
Our Hiring Process
We're an equal opportunities employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr