Systems Finance Manager

Description:

Systems Finance Manager | Dyamics 360 | Heritage Brand

12mth FTC (with potential longer)

Up to £50,000 + Benefits, Pension, Bonus and much more

Lancashire | Flexi Hybrid - Client happy for you to come in just for Testing

Four days also an option

Our client is a highly reputable heritage brand. An exciting time to join as an experienced Systems Finance Manager to join the Finance Department at their Head Office.

Our client is currently undertaking a project to transition their Website OMS system from their current system, Elucid, to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. All finance reporting requirements will remain with their current Financial reporting system Microsoft Navision. The Finance Systems Manager will be a key player in testing and validating all the financial elements in the system's updates and upgrades taking forward the current OMS project to completion.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as a subject matter expert for the provision of advice on all aspects of the finance elements of the implementation of the new OMS system to ensure the effective delivery of a high-quality service to all users.
Provide governance and oversight, establish/enhance existing controls for system based financial transactions
Responsible for analysing data, including user feedback, to assist the project leadership team to make informed decisions about system developments.
Review and sign off the scenarios presented for testing to ensure they meet all the finance requirements.
Anticipate potential issues and understand, prioritise and proactively recommend workable solutions for potential challenges to be faced by the Finance team.
Complete all finance testing to ensure the data flow into the chart of accounts and between the OMS system and payment platforms is correct and completed in a timely manner.
Finance lead for co-ordination and management of incidents and change requests for the finance issues encountered.
Develop quality metrics to monitor and report on defects and corrective actions related to Finance Systems.
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure needs and expectations are managed and that the business complete all necessary steps to enable implementations to be completed seamlessly.
Liaise closely with business stakeholders to ensure the finance processes are understood and meet business needs.
Manage and support the organisation for testing all custom reports developed by IT for the Finance department.
Develop training materials that can be utilised effectively by the Finance team.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Essential Skills and Experience

Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an advantage.
Experience of Microsoft Navision is an advantage.
Finance functional and systems experience.
Demonstrate experience of implementing a finance system, being able to show a strong understanding of financial accounting principles, month end processes and finance processes.
Experience managing enhancements or upgrades, from writing/agreeing functional specs to managing through the change/development stages to test and release.
Ability to test and adapt processes to suit the Finance requirements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Experience collaborating cross functionally to implement a new system.
Able to demonstrate good problem-solving capabilities. Also be able to anticipate potential problems and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders (both internal and external) both in the provision of information, support, and advice.
Ability to respond quickly to change in focus and direction.
Exhibit you are an integral part of a small team with a flexible and personable approach.
Demonstrate your ability to meet objectives, working independently and as part of a team.
Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent leadership abilities and confident in dealing with senior business leaders and external stakeholders.
As an integral member of the project team, you will have excellent organisational and communication skills with a logical, problem-solving attitude and enjoys working within a close-knit team. AMAZING BENEFITS FOR AMAZING PEOPLE

Great office profit share bonus
Outstanding colleague discounts which extend to your family & friends
Free car parking
Wellbeing scheme
Contributory Pension & Life Assurance
Regular social events - including, but not limited to: pay day drinks, football hospitality events, theatre and theme park trips.
Free eye test every 2 years
Flu Vaccinations paid for
Enhanced maternity and paternity package
Maternity return to work bonus
Employee & family support & counselling - Retail TrustBBBH30218

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