Finance Project Lead (Fixed Term Contract until December 2026)

Weybourne; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse holding company seeks a Finance Project Lead to manage finance transformation projects and enhance reporting standards. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with project management experience and strong data analysis skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and an excellent benefits package including private medical coverage and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Pension scheme

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free gym access

Digital concierge service

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE in finance transformation projects.
• Experience with consolidation and reporting solutions.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert resource for reporting system requirements.
• Support report development and testing.
• Enhance data integrity through technology.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Weybourne Group is the holding company for the Dyson technology company, Dyson Farming, and other diverse business interests. Outside the operating businesses, Weybourne manages an investment portfolio and provides financial and other professional support to the Dyson Family, their estates, and personal business interests. The group covers a wide range of sectors including farming, financial and commercial property investments and residential property. We currently have a team of around 100 employees whose roles cover accountancy, financial control, tax and treasury, commercial property and financial investment management, security, audit, IT and HR based in both the UK and Singapore (where the Group Head Office is located).

Our employees are offered a competitive reward package and the opportunity to work in a challenging and diverse environment. We’re really passionate about learning and have a strong focus on development through external courses, progression opportunities and cross skilling. We are proud of our wellbeing offering and comprehensive employee engagement strategy.

Overview

Reporting into the Head of Group Finance, the Finance Project Lead will work with the Finance, Project Management and IT teams to achieve the highest standards of accounting, reporting and financial support with regard to certain finance projects. This is a fixed term contract to support the current pipeline of finance projects, notably the final phase of a project to transition to USD group reporting and the subsequent implementation of a consolidation / reporting solution.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide expert resource in relation to consolidation & reporting system requirements gathering and implementation.
• Provide support in the development and testing of reports, ensuring the integrity of the financial information included.
• Provide technical expertise and accounting support to current and upcoming finance projects.
• Work with the Finance team to drive improvements in reporting through technology, identifying and resolving reconciliation discrepancies and enhancing data integrity.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across the Finance, Project Management and IT teams as well as other key stakeholders relevant to specific projects.
• Engage with project teams to identify, introduce and contribute to the management of arising opportunities and risks relating to finance change projects, escalating when appropriate.
• Coordinate and support the development and documentation of robust finance processes and controls where required as a result of finance change projects.
• Determine and map improvements to existing processes and map future states from implementation.
• Coordinate and support the design and implementation of testing requirements arising as a result of finance change projects.
• Support other ad hoc work and analysis as directed by Senior Management.

Additional responsibilities

• Ensuring you abide by the company’s policies and procedures and conduct yourself in line with Weybourne Values.
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships across the group and with other family office entities.
• Proactively promoting and maintaining high standards of work – taking initiative to resolve and/or draw attention to areas that do not meet required standards or any issues that arise.
• Conducting yourself in line with the Weybourne Values.
• Any other ad hoc duties.

Person specification / Core Competencies

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA with 1-3 years PQE.
• Proven experience in managing finance transformation projects, including implementation of a consolidation / reporting solution.
• Strong data analysis skills with experience in improving reporting and data integrity.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and an ability to juggle varied demands and workload.
• Project management experience.
• Diligent, thorough and excellent attention to detail with high levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Computer literate, with good skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience of an ERP system desirable.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to interact with individuals from a range of backgrounds. Willing and able to take responsibility and ownership for tasks.
• Ability to work autonomously when required, whilst still possessing strong teamwork skills.
• Keen to suggest improvements to current ways of working.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private medical and dental cover.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Campus perks including free barista coffee, free lunch, free fruit, free gym access, free parking, free onsite hair styling and free coach travel from key locations in Bath, Bristol, Swindon and Chippenham.
• Digital concierge service.
• Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn).
• Backup care support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Free annual flu jab.
• Free eye test.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to product discounts.
• GymFlex.