Finance Director

Job Title: Systems AnalystLocation: Ashby de la ZouchSalary: Up to £65,000 per annum

About the Role

Robert Half is proud to be working with a leading PLC in Derbyshire. We are seeking a proactive and inquisitive Systems Analyst to join our team in Ashby de la Zouch. This is a hands-on systems improvement role, requiring a self-motivated individual with the ability to business partner across the organisation. You will play a crucial role in enhancing business reporting, improving the speed and accuracy of Management Information (MI), and optimising systems to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and improve existing systems, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Head of FP&A and Group Finance Director, to enhance financial and operational reporting.
• Develop and implement more efficient MI reporting to support decision-making processes.
• Act as a key business partner to finance and operational teams, ensuring systems drive business efficiency.
• Work closely with an outsourced technical provider, leveraging their support while also having the capability to independently troubleshoot and improve systems.
• Support both site-level and group-level accounting functions, optimising system processes to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Key Requirements

• A "can-do" attitude and an inquisitive mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proven experience in systems improvement and business reporting.
• Ability to interpret financial data and translate business requirements into system enhancements.
• Hands-on experience in investigating, optimising, and improving business systems.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with finance and operational teams.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable, with experience in both site and group accounting preferred.
• Exposure to financial and operational reporting systems, with the ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Ideally you will have experience of Hyperion

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to take a hands-on role in systems transformation.
• Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to business-wide improvements.
• A dynamic and supportive environment where your ideas and expertise will be valued.

If you are a systems-savvy finance professional with a passion for business improvement, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our growing team!

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