Oxford Policy Management Oxford is delighted to announce that we are looking to hire a highly analytical Systems Accountant, who will be responsible for overseeing and managing financial data and systems using Dynamics 365 with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and Project Management Accounting. This role represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of a new ERP system, bringing a better quality of data to the wider finance community. It involves collaborating with Finance, IT and HR teams to ensure the effective configuration, and optimization of D365 modules for accounting and financial reporting and integrations with other parts of the OPM systems. As Systems Accountant, you can also expect to be involved with the design and testing of new processes, business partnering with local finance teams with both support and training post the go live date. This is a highly visible role which will require the successful candidate to deliver excellent internal customer service to a range of stakeholders. If you have advanced Dynamics 365 skills and experience as well as being a qualified accountant, this is a great opportunity to take on an integral finance systems role leveraging the latest technology. Who we are: We are an international development consultancy working to improve lives through sustainable policy change in low- and middle-income countries. Our vision is for fair public policy that benefits both people and the planet. Through our global network of offices, we work in partnership with national stakeholders and decision-makers to research, design, implement, and evaluate impactful public policy. We draw on our local and international sector experts to provide the very best evidence-based support. We deliver projects with expert knowledge and experience and can be relied upon for excellence in all aspects of project delivery. We work collaboratively, with ambition, to help deliver impactful public policy that will bring about lasting change. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Systems and Process Optimisation: Continuously assess and improve financial processes within D365 to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Stay informed about updates and new features in D365, recommending and implementing improvements accordingly, with particular focus on Power Apps. Act as finance lead for all system enhancements and development activity; Support the delivery of configuration changes and review new system features. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and integrations. Ensure data integrity; Implement and enforce data integrity controls to maintain accurate financial records and perform regular audits to identify and address data discrepancies. Participate in and manage finance systems related projects. Training and Support: Provide training to finance and other relevant teams on D365 functionalities. Documentation of process and refresher of training material to ensure users can resolve queries through self service Provide day-to-day operational support for finance systems users Reporting: Design and generate financial reports using D365 reporting tools. Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data for internal and external reporting. Ways of Working: Build relationships with finance colleagues across the UK and internationally. Collaborate both internally & externally to understand requirements and implement solutions. System Administration & Support Oversight of controls over user access, security settings, and system configurations and workflows within D365 F&O and PMA. Monitor and troubleshoot system issues, collaborating with IT support as needed. Including ensuring interfaces links between systems work effectively and understanding/resolving issues. Oversight of system driven month end processes to ensure they are effective and efficient. Required: Significant experience of ERP systems administration, configuration and optimisation across the full finance system lifecycle International experience within an organisation. Experience with Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, MS Power apps and MS Power BI Qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) or qualified by experience Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Well-organised and efficient individual with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Self-confidence and ability to influence others and able to work as part of a team. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Enthusiasm, persistence, presence and self-motivation. Desired: Experience of D365 ERP implementation. We enable colleagues’ capacity to grow professionally through enhanced learning resources, opportunities to work cross functionally, and space to engage with a range of internal and external industry events. Our non-hierarchical culture values support, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a rich diversity of perspectives. We provide an exceptionally generous annual leave entitlement and a hybrid working model to encourage and enable healthy work/life balance. Wellbeing resources including a global Employee Assistance Programme and access to the UnMind app. Competitive salary and contributory pension scheme. We are strengthened by the diversity of colleagues across our global business and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Our recruitment practices reflect our ambition to make the international development sector more inclusive and firm belief that our work delivers the best outcomes when we actively include a diversity of perspectives and experiences. If you share our vision for fair public policy that benefits both people and planet, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our careers’ site. We review and interview applicants on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply by way of CV via our careers site at the earliest. We may close this advertisement before the published closing date, should a suitable candidate be identified. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role and candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in country for their application to be considered. Oxford Policy Management is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of the business. Should you require adjustments to make the application process more accessible please contact us via: recruitmentopml.co.uk