Finance Continuous Improvement Specialist - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Meraki

Meraki

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Meraki Accountancy & Finances client are looking to add a Finance Continuous Improvement Specialist will play a crucial role in driving operational excellence and process improvements within our finance department.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, implement best practices, and enhance financial processes.

Your expertise in process optimization and data analysis will contribute to improving accuracy, productivity, and decision-making within our finance function.

Responsibilities:

Identify and analyse finance processes, systems, and controls to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
Collaborate with finance team members and stakeholders to understand pain points, bottlenecks, and challenges in existing processes.
Develop and implement process improvement initiatives and methodologies to optimize finance operations.
Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to evaluate financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
Monitor and measure process performance, identify areas of improvement, and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with IT teams to streamline systems and automate finance processes where possible.
Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the financial acumen and process awareness of finance team members.
Stay uptodate with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that may impact finance operations.
Act as a change agent to drive a continuous improvement culture within the finance department.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in process improvement, lean methodologies, or continuous improvement initiatives within a finance function.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, etc.) and experience working with ERP systems.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders.
Ability to lead change and influence others to adopt new processes and ways of working.
Selfmotivated with a proactive approach to problemsolving and a strong attention to detail.
Professional certifications in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) are a plus.