Financial Transformation Analyst - Sedgefield, United Kingdom - WNTD

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Job Description

Job Description: Finance Transformation Analyst

Contract: ASAP start with a contract to run until November - Inside IR35

Day Rate: £500 per day

Location: Onsite in Sedgefield

Position Summary: As a Finance Transformation Analyst at our company, you will be a pivotal figure in the execution of our Finance Transformation initiative, which is integral to our broader EP1 digital transformation program. Your role involves a close partnership with the Head of Finance, ensuring that the financial vision aligns and integrates seamlessly with our organisational objectives. This position requires a hands-on approach, with substantial on-site collaboration with the Finance team, and significant interaction with the EP1 program management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the liaison between the Finance department and the EP1 programme, offering support and advice to the Head of Finance during the transformation process.
• Immerse in the Finance team's environment for a minimum of four days weekly to map out existing processes and understand the current operational landscape.
• Engage with the EP1 team to comprehend how Finance processes interlock with broader business functions like procurement and timesheet management.
• Attend all necessary EP1 Programme meetings, representing the Finance function to facilitate formal and timely decision-making, consulting with and advising the Head of Finance.
• Coordinate the testing and adoption of new systems, equipping the Finance staff with training and test scripts to ensure operational integrity post-implementation.
• Collaborate with external consultants and internal staff to define the scope, approach, and plan for system cutover, including data migration strategies.
• Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment for the cutover plan and develop contingency plans to address potential post-implementation challenges.

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Accredited accountant with robust experience in finance departments of businesses with turnovers of £50m or more, ideally within publicly-funded organizations.
• Extensive experience in finance transformation, having played key roles in the implementation of general ledger systems or ERP solutions, with specific experience in MS Dynamics 365 implementations for Finance teams.
• Exceptional ability to integrate into new teams rapidly, understanding processes, and forging trust-based relationships.