Finance Systems Lead — Automation & Insights (12-Month FTC)

SF Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners are working with a fantastic charity that is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Accountant to join a complex and purpose-driven organisation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role with responsibility for taking ownership of the organisation's finance platform, leading finance systems projects and driving automation, improved reporting, data quality and governance.

You'll play a central role in shaping the future of the organisation's finance systems, working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing finance systems and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to drive automation and data quality.
• Experience with governance and controls in financial data.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the finance system and reporting tools, acting as SME.
• Lead day-to-day administration, development and optimisation of the finance system.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve reporting and enhance user experience.
• Lead finance systems projects from planning through to implementation, delivering on time.
• Manage system configuration and development changes with governance, testing and documentation.
• Develop and maintain the finance systems roadmap and digital transformation initiatives.
• Maintain robust financial controls, system integrity and high-quality data.
• Monitor integrations, troubleshoot issues with suppliers and ICT.
• Design and develop reports, dashboards and management information for decisions.
• Provide training and ongoing support to finance system users.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency through technology.
• Support wider transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach junior members of the Finance team and promote collaboration.

Skills

Finance systems

Data governance

Automation

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP system

Job description

SF Partners are working with a fantastic charity that is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Accountant to join a complex and purpose-driven organisation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role with responsibility for taking ownership of the organisation's finance platform, leading finance systems projects and driving automation, improved reporting, data quality and governance.

You'll play a central role in shaping the future of the organisation's finance systems, working