Finance Manager, Global Experiences

Allegis Global Solutions; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegis Global Solutions is seeking a Finance Manager to act as the finance SME for Microsoft Dynamics 365 retail technology initiatives on a 6-month contract with potential extension. The role involves supporting global deployments across US, EMEA, APAC and India, and collaborating with Finance, Technology and Operations to ensure system integrity and robust controls.

The position emphasizes testing, data accuracy and process improvement for SAP interfaces, along with audit support and

Qualifications

• Experience implementing global ERP/system rollouts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP.
• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Act as Finance subject matter expert for Dynamics 365 initiatives.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing across US, EMEA, APAC.
• Collaborate with Technology and Operations for SAP interfaces.
• Support audits and risk mitigation with Compliance.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Ensure data integrity between retail systems and SAP.

Skills

Global rollout experience

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Finance process improvement

ERP integration

Education

Accounting qualification

Qualified by experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Contract length:6 months (potential to extend)

Reports to: Executive Director, Finance

Role Overview

The Finance Manager will act as the Finance subject matter expert for all new Microsoft Dynamics 365 retail technology initiatives.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, with a dotted reporting line to the Senior Manager, Compliance, Global Experiences, this is a global role supporting the US West and East Coasts, EMEA and APAC, including Japan, China and India.

The role will work closely with Finance, Technology and Operations teams to support finance systems, compliance and controls, process improvement, data integrity and optimisation.

Role Responsibilities

System Maintenance and Support

• Act as the right-hand person to the Senior Manager, Compliance, and become the Finance subject matter expert for all new Microsoft Dynamics 365 retail technology initiatives.
• Become the primary contact for global Microsoft Dynamics 365 user acceptance testing and stress testing across US, EMEA and APAC time zones.
• Keep the Senior Manager, Compliance, updated on progress and flag any risks ahead of their sign-off.
• Business partner with Technology and Operations teams to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of retail line-of-business systems and their daily interfaces with SAP for record-to-report activities.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide training and support to finance and non-finance colleagues.

Compliance and Controls

• Support the Senior Manager, Compliance, with internal and external audits, including audit planning, supporting evidence and risk mitigation.
• Develop strong working relationships with the Poland Corporate Finance team to optimise efficiency.
• Provide cover for the Senior Manager, Compliance, in relation to external audit queries, finance system compliance matters and ad hoc tasks.

Process Improvement

• Analyse existing finance processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls through technology.
• Automate manual tasks and streamline workflows where appropriate.
• Support remediation initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Data Integrity and Reporting

• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of all data interfaces between retail line-of-business systems and SAP.
• Optimisation and Refinement
• Identify opportunities and champion automation, advanced analytics and process optimisation to improve efficiency and provide deeper financial insights.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable experience in global rollout plans and integration with business ERP systems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP.
• Flexibility to work across different time zones as required. This is a global role supporting the US West and East Coasts, EMEA and APAC, including Japan, China and India.
• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
• Experience of working in a global matrix environment.
• A retail or FMCG background is preferred.