FP&A Implementation Lead 12Month FTC

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking national company on a transformative journey to enhance its financial planning capabilities. This role seeks an experienced financial professional to lead the implementation of new FP&A software, ensuring a smooth transition and effective management of financial processes. You will collaborate closely with finance teams and project managers, leveraging your expertise in accounting standards and FP&A software. Enjoy a competitive salary, a hybrid working environment, and opportunities for professional growth in a company committed to sustainability and excellence.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working environment

Training and development opportunities

10% completion bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA Accountant with FP&A software experience.
• Extensive experience in managing financial planning cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of FP&A software across the organization.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues for smooth process transitions.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Time Management

Accounting Standards

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Vena

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Tools

FP&A Software

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Vena

Job description

Your new company
You will join a national company, working within a well-established team renowned for their market expertise. This organization is consistently recognized for its achievements, having won multiple awards over the past decade. The business is embarking on a transformative journey to enhance its financial planning capabilities and seeks an experienced financial professional to spearhead the implementation of new FP&A software across the entire enterprise.

Your new role

1. Take charge of all financial aspects of implementation, collaborating with finance colleagues to ensure a smooth transition of existing processes to the new software.
2. Collect, document, and analyze business requirements to define statements of work and establish delivery timelines.
3. Supervise configuration and user acceptance testing, with the assistance of the project team.
4. Coordinate closely with the Project Manager to ensure the overall project is delivered cohesively.
5. Regularly update leadership, escalating issues as they arise.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA Accountant with extensive experience managing financial planning cycles and leading finance projects. You will have a robust understanding of financial processes and accounting standards, along with experience in FP&A software implementation. Your effective time management skills will enable you to coordinate various workstreams and ensure timely delivery. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with additional knowledge of Oracle and Vena, will be advantageous. You will uphold high standards of accuracy and precision, thrive in dynamic environments, and demonstrate the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a well-established national company that is passionate about sustainability and committed to delivering the best possible service to its customers. The role offers a salary of up to £70,000 on a 12-month FTC, with a 10% completion bonus and additional benefits, free on-site parking, a hybrid working environment, and opportunities for training and development.