Role Title: Head of Finance Systems
Location: London – Large on-site presence required
Salary: £100-125,000 + package
Status: Permanent
SystemsAccountants are working with a leading organisation who have embarked on a multi-year digital Transformation programme underpinned by the adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM and other periphery applications both down-stream and up-stream. As the business moves into their next phase heavily focussed on process remediation and optimisation, the business is seeking a Senior Finance Systems professional to navigate the landscape and lead on successful management of the whole enterprise stack.
Role Responsibilities:
* Overall responsibility for maintaining configuration in D365 and other systems (EPM, other bespoke applications) and ensuring that appropriate standards, controls, communications, documentation, and safeguards are in place for all financial systems; ensuring that all team members adhere to requirements.
* Manage the quarterly upgrade process and oversee regression testing over all business processes/services impacted by IT support.
* Monitor and coordinate the maintenance and integrity of the interfaces between the finance system and other internal and third-party service providers for IT support.
* Design and deliver training to develop team members up to superuser status on D365 systems, processes, EPM solution (to-be selected), as well as any other system used within the ecosystem.
* Support and coordinate the prioritization of enhancements working with the finance system team and end-users.
* Monitor finance system error logs, identifying issues and reporting these back to key individuals to remedy the transactions without impacting controls.
* Act as key point of contact for IT to ensure clear communication and minimize disruption to finance due to IT maintenance activities.
* Assist with month-end close and consolidation processes, including budgeting and forecasting processes from a system perspective.
To be successful in this role you will need:
* Strong finance background/qualified preferable.
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / AX or other Tier-1 ERP software is essential.
* Proficient in financial reporting and/or using Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI.
* Demonstrated track record and extensive practical experience in supporting the full lifecycle of finance system transformation programmes.
* Proven experience in developing training content and working with project teams to assess user change impact.
* Skilled in problem-solving through root cause analysis and using project management concepts and best practices.
* Experience collaborating with senior management to develop business-focused system re-engineering strategies that deliver measurable benefits.
* Results-oriented with high standards of performance for themselves and others.
* Collaborative approach and willingness to engage in an environment of active idea sharing.
* Capable of simplifying complex areas in a clear and succinct manner with excellent all-round communication skills.
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