Accountant - Systems, Process & Control Development - A

Morrisons; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in Bradford seeks a skilled lead model builder to support financial planning and analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining financial models, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring robust data integration. Key qualifications include experience with Anaplan or Pigment and a qualification in accounting. Benefits include a generous discount scheme, career progression opportunities, a competitive pension plan, and comprehensive healthcare. Join our diverse team and make a difference in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

15% in-store discount

Additional 10% discount for friends/family

Annual bonus scheme

Career progression opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Market leading pension scheme

Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP

Discounts with over 850 retailers

Free parking onsite

Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building models within a Finance or FP&A environment.
• Experience writing requirements and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Ability to drive change and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end process of model building for the Finance function.
• Manage stakeholder needs to ensure models meet business objectives.
• Establish robust data integrations from AWS into Pigment.

Skills

Model Building Expertise

Project Experience

Problem-Solving

Analytical Acumen

Communication

Education

CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Anaplan

Pigment

Job description

The Role

This is a pivotal role supporting our finance and commercial teams by providing efficient and effective Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) solutions. As a lead model builder, you will drive the development, maintenance, and integration of financial and non-financial models within the Center of Excellence (CoE), ensuring our systems are robust, compliant, and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• System Development & Modeling: Lead the end-to-end process of building and maintaining complex Pigment models for the Finance function, adhering to best practices. This includes supporting the transition of existing models from Anaplan to Pigment.
• Stakeholder Management: Conduct thorough requirements gathering and manage stakeholder needs to ensure models fully meet business objectives and specifications.
• Data Integration: Establish and maintain robust data integrations, specifically building connections from AWS into Pigment, in close collaboration with the Technology team.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Oversee testing, support with writing comprehensive test scripts, and ensure all models are fit for purpose, making necessary changes and rolling them forward accurately each financial year.
• Team & CoE Support: Collaborating with the Project Manager and providing coaching and mentorship to an Assistant Model Builder.
• End-User Support & Change Management: Support end-users with training and change management as they transition to and utilise the Pigment models across finance and non-finance departments.

About you

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Model Building Expertise: Proven experience in Anaplan or Pigment model building, ideally within a Finance or FP&A environment.
• Project Experience: History of working on Finance projects, including writing requirements and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Autonomy & Drive: Readiness to take ownership, drive change, and operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Desired Skills & Mindset

• Qualified Accountant: CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• &A Systems Knowledge: Level 1 or Level 2 Anaplan Model Builder certification is preferred (training will be provided) or Pigment equivalent.
• Problem-Solving: A 'can-do' mindset and a proven ability to thrive as a problem solver in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Influencing Skills: Confidence to challenge and the ability to influence and gain buy-in from a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex financials in a simple, understandable way.
• Resilience: Adaptability and resilience to navigate a business that is evolving and growing.
• Ownership: A strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering results.

About us

In return for all your hard work, you will receive:

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Annual bonus scheme
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Healthcare

Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!

At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.

There’s more to our business as it’s fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you!

At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.

We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference and belong.