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Finance Transformation Lead-Remote working, connected to a Regional UK Business Unit
I'm working with a great non profit organisation who are looking to recruit a great accountant to help make their finance function a first class shared service. Achieving efficiencies and effectivenss of the finance operations will enable the organise to focus on it's number one priority which is making lives better!
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Transformation Lead will be at the forefront of key initiatives to boost the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of our finance operations. You'll be the go-to person for standardising processes, driving automation, and revamping key finance tasks like income recognition, invoicing, reporting, and credit control.Key Responsibilities
- Income Recognition Policy: Create and roll out a comprehensive policy that meets all accounting standards.
- Streamlining Invoicing Process: Spot inefficiencies and work with cross-functional teams to automate and optimise workflows.
- Credit Control Process Enhancement: Review and improve current processes to ensure timely and accurate management of accounts receivable.
- Transfer to Finance Shared Services: Lead the migration of invoicing and credit control processes to a centralised team, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Contract Control & Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Design and standardise reconciliation processes, developing tools to support these new systems.
- Accruals and Prepayments Reconciliation: Implement new processes and train the team for effective management.
- Reporting Overhaul:Redesign financial reporting processes, improve automation, and provide enhanced access to financial data for budget holders.
- Month-End Process Reduction:Find ways to cut down timelines, standardise tasks, and boost efficiency through SOPs and templates.
The organisation has a fantastic culture with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. The organisation's mission and vision is to help people change their lives, grow as individuals, and live to their full potential. They invest in their people and help them to be the best they can be. You can work remotely with occasional travel to the head office and other sites across the UK.
- Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, and a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Proven experience of leading finance transformation projects within a large organisation.
- Skills:Strong project management, proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools, excellent communication and stakeholder management, and the ability to lead and mentor teams through change
SO if you'd like to make a difference and you think you fit the bill then don't hesitate to get in touch.
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