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Remote based - 9 month FTC
We are working with a large organisation undergoing a significant finance transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Functional Analyst specialising in Record to Report (R2R).
This is an opportunity to play a key role in designing and implementing improved finance processes, helping to create a consistent, well-controlled and scalable approach to accounting and reporting.
You'll work closely with finance, transformation, technology and operational stakeholders to understand requirements, design future-state processes and ensure they are practical, clearly documented and ready for implementation.
What you'll be doing
- Lead and support the design of end-to-end Record to Report processes, including general ledger, journals, reconciliations, period-end close, accruals and financial reporting.
- Work with finance stakeholders to understand current processes, identify improvement opportunities and define future-state ways of working.
- Facilitate workshops and discussions with subject matter experts to capture requirements and agree appropriate solutions.
- Translate requirements into clear process maps, procedures, functional requirements and supporting documentation.
- Work collaboratively with technology and operational teams to ensure finance processes are practical, scalable and supported by appropriate systems.
- Help establish consistent processes, controls and ways of working across different areas of the organisation.
- Support testing, implementation, training and operational readiness activities.
- Provide subject matter expertise across R2R throughout the transformation programme.
- Identify process risks, dependencies and opportunities to improve efficiency, control and reporting.
What we're looking forEssential
- Strong hands-on experience across Record to Report, ideally gained within a large or complex finance environment.
- A strong understanding of financial accounting, reconciliations, journals, period-end close, financial controls and reporting.
- Experience supporting finance transformation, process design or implementation programmes.
- Comfortable working with finance systems and translating business requirements into practical system-enabled processes.
- Strong process documentation skills, with experience producing process maps, procedures, functional requirements and operational documentation.
- Confident working with a range of stakeholders, including finance professionals, subject matter experts, technology teams and operational colleagues. xgikmsk
- Able to understand complex requirements and turn them into clear, standardised and workable processes.
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Senior Finance Functional Analyst employer: Alexander Edward James Consulting
As a Head of Group Finance at this innovative UK-based technology and software group, you will join a dynamic and supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. The company offers flexible home-based working arrangements, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of finance through the integration of advanced technology and automation. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, this role provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a rapidly growing organisation.
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Alexander Edward James Consulting Recruitment Team