Finance Systems and Processes Manager Newcastle upon Tyne

Bellway is a FTSE 250 house builder, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, which operates twenty-four trading divisions across England, Scotland, and Wales. The company has grown from a family firm, established more than 70 years ago, into a respected national brand, selling over ten thousand homes a year.

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

The Role

As part of the Finance System and Processes Team develop, enhance, upgrade and test financial aspects of COINS and associated systems/ software. To design, test and rollout new and revised Financial Processes, which support the implementation of Group Financial Policies. To deliver and manage effective system support and issue resolution for financial aspects of COINS and associated systems/software. To lead the Financial Super-User Groups to define and share best practice, to upskill their capabilities to deliver first line support and identify areas of concern or enhancement requests. To deliver and maintain financial training programme and associated training materials.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Work closely with IT and Finance providing third line support to resolve system-related issues with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of financial systems.
• Use best practice and system functionality knowledge to develop Group Financial Processes, taking input as needed from Group Finance, to ensure Group Financial Policies are complied with.
• Assist in the rollout of Group Financial Policies and work with divisions to assist and train them in implementing appropriate Financial Processes
• Co-ordinate and provide training and skills transfer to users, including new starters, on system enhancements and changes and to provide regular refresher training as deem necessary.
• Provide training and skills transfer to Super-Users to allow the Super-User group to provide an element of first line support
• To assist with assessing system enhancements and the design and delivery of business process, including user acceptance testing for COINS and associated systems/software upgrades/changes.
• Assist with integration projects, maintenance updates and system upgrades.
• In conjunction with support, maintain the testing scripts for annual upgrade including development of the AI automated testing solution.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data inputs into financial systems. Generate reports and support data analysis for business decisions. Implement protocols to maintain data security and compliance.
• To identify areas of business improvement where financial systems, software or reporting can provide additional benefit to the Group and the Divisions towards achieving business objectives

The above list of accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working in a senior finance role and/or a System & Processes role for a large housebuilding or construction organisation

Qualifications and training

• Accounting and/or financial related degree or Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Detailed knowledge of and experience using COINS
• Experience of implementing and/or changing financial systems
• Experienced with data analysis and Excel
• Preferred understanding of Bellway’s current Financial Policies and Operations

Skills and aptitude

• Committed to diversity and inclusion
• Ability to develop a good understanding of the financial needs of the business (especially during a period of change)
• Strong organizational, communication & presentational skills
• Proactively seek areas for improvement
• Analyse, understand and create solutions for issues as they arise
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Customer focused and able to build strong and effective relationships with business and external stakeholders
• Methodical approach with strong attention to detail and accuracy

The Role and Working Conditions

• Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked.
• Be prepared to travel to divisions around the country and spend periods during the week away from home.
• There is a requirement for one weekend of working per year during the platform upgrade (this time will be returned in lieu).
• Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive car allowance and optional salary sacrifice car scheme
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• Cycle to work scheme
• Earn and learn opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.

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