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Finance Systems Improvement Manager
Apply locations Basingstoke time type Full time posted on Posted 18 Days Ago job requisition id JR101567
Job Title: Finance Systems Improvement Manager
Location(s): Basingstoke (Hybrid min. 2 days per week in office)
Springer Nature Group
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About the role:
We are looking for a Finance Systems Improvement Manager who will be instrumental in our Process Improvement initiatives. These are project-based strategic initiatives requiring design, analysis, coordination, and management.
Key Tasks
* Identify and support implementation of improved SAP S4 Hana functionality eg. automated reconciliations.
* Identify and implement process automation of month-end accounting activities using Power Automate and/or similar tools.
* Co-ordination and review of updated documentation and controls for the Internal Control System for Financial Accounting processes.
* Support the roll out of SAP Hana across Springer Nature group entities.
* Preparation and maintenance of a comprehensive consolidated Financial Reporting & Accounting month-end calendar as the basis for a Finance Closing Cockpit.
* Prepare monthly dashboard and progress update for open accounting related IT tickets.
* Adhoc Financial Accounting project work to support wider team initiatives.
* Business Support.
Key relationships:
* Internal: Financial Reporting & Group Accounting departments, Management Reporting Planning & Analysis Department, Overseas local entity finance departments, and IT.
* External: Auditors.
Qualifications:
* Strong academic record in relevant subject area; Good level of experience in General ledger accounting environments.
* Appropriate university degree and/or certified accountant qualification.
Skills / Knowledge / Experience:
Essential
* Excellent knowledge of SAP (S4/HANA), specifically FI transactions and systematic capabilities.
* Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and effective time management in order to meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluency both verbally and written in English.
* Proven track record of leading successful change management projects to tight deadlines in a multinational enterprise.
* Able to articulate clearly relevant financial knowledge and experience.
Desirable
* Good level of Excel skills and confident, logical approach to problem solving.
* A motivated self-starter with a diligent and collaborative style and positive attitude to change.
Springer Nature is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty and wish to submit your application in an alternative format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process, please get in touch either by phone on +44 (0)207 014 4020 or by email SpringerNatureUKCareers@springernature.com so we can make any necessary arrangements.
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