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Finance Systems Accountant

Investigo
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP11AB, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role involves strategic planning and implementation of finance systems in collaboration with Technology Product Owners and the Finance Controller.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in finance systems management and integration.
  • The position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Key responsibilities include risk management, user and master data management, and continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
  • Additionally, the role entails developing training programs for end-users and acting as the first point of contact for system-related issues.
  1. Strategic Planning:
    • Working with the Technology Product Owners and the Finance Controller, to develop and implement a strategic vision for the finance systems
    • Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance financial processes and ongoing efficiency
  2. System Implementation and Integration:
    • Oversee the implementation and delivery of new systems into the finance team, with on-going support for system updates and releases, ensuring seamless operation and data integrity
    • Collaborate with Technology team to ensure financial requirements for new and existing technologies are understood, and that finance are maximising the benefits of these technologies
  3. Risk Management:
    • Identify and mitigate risks associated with financial systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies
    • Establish and enforce security protocols to safeguard sensitive financial information

Users and Master Data Management:

  • Maintain controls over the Unit 4 ERPx system hierarchies, chart of accounts, and reporting calendars whilst ensuring changes are reflected across all related platforms.
  • Ensuring adequate security controls and segregation of duties exists within the various financial systems and user roles within financial applications
  1. Continuous Improvement:
    • Implement best practices for system usage, automation, and optimization
    • Regularly assess and enhance system performance to meet evolving business requirement
  1. Relationship Management:
    • Collaborate with Technology Product owners to assist with managing supplier relationships, and staying abreast of system updates and enhancements
    • Support Technology in evaluating and recommending new vendors or solutions to enhance finance system operations
    • First point of contact for the finance team for system failures, or financial data discrepancies, with supporting triaging of tickets to the correct Technical Product owners or to external helpdesk support
    • Support the External statutory audit process
  1. Training and Development:
    • Develop training programmes for end-users to maximize system utilisation
    • Provide ongoing support and education to ensure users are proficient with the finance systems, including onboarding new employees.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.