Python Coding Accountant - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareers

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This role is a Finance role first and foremost,, however, it has a fundamental focus on deploying technology solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of finance processes & to deliver key analysis and insights

It requires you to take the lead on technology projects, business partnering with key stakeholders throughout the business.

Typical projects tend to follow these steps:

Gather Requirements: engage with key stakeholders to gain a deep conceptual understanding of the accounting objective / finance process / problem to solve
Source &

Analyse Data:
mine, manipulate, validate, and analyse the data

Develop & Deliver: Develop, test, and implement automated solution
This role will report directly to the Group Head of FP&A

Responsibilities:

Working with other members of the Finance team to understand existing processes and identify opportunities to improve and automate
Writing scripts to implement identified automation, typically using Python and SQL
Building prototype models for more complex processes and systems to test / proof the target design
Working with the Development team to translate prototypes into code on the core technology stack
Contributing to delivery of financial accounting and reporting processes, with a sustained focus on 'how we can use technology to improve processes'
Supporting and improving existing finance tools such as Power BI Dashboards and other MI tools
Contributing to the longterm technology strategy for Finance team where required, such as assessing and recommending whether we build a solution inhouse or source it from a thirdparty

Requirements:

Proficiency with at least one programming language (Python and Go most readily)
Strong SQL knowledge, ability to query and transform large datasets
Good conceptual understanding of technical accounting
Deep understanding of the mechanics and purpose of finance processes and reporting
Qualified / Part Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Financial Services experience