Finance Systems Transformation Lead - ERP & Data (Remote)

SF Partners; Hereford; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners are seeking an experienced Systems Accountant / Finance Transformation specialist to join on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on standardising finance processes and systems across entities and enabling a technology-driven finance function.

You will bridge Finance, Systems and IT, owning ERP implementation activities, data migration and testing, with a strong emphasis on controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong accounting processes, controls and reporting knowledge.
• Experience delivering finance systems transformations and ERP projects.
• Hands-on experience with ERP implementations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review, map and standardise end-to-end finance processes across multiple entities
• Apply strong accounting knowledge to ensure new processes and system configurations meet Finance requirements
• Support the implementation and optimisation of the ERP platform
• Translate accounting and reporting requirements into practical system and process solutions
• Support the design of the chart of accounts, financial controls, reporting structures and finance workflows
• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, scripts and test cases
• Coordinate and support SIT and UAT, including defect management, resolution and Finance sign-off
• Lead finance data cleansing, validation and enhancement ahead of migration
• Support data migration, reconciliation and cutover activities
• Ensure migrated financial data is complete, accurate and reconciled
• Work with Finance, IT, operational teams and third-party partners
• Take ownership of finance systems and transformation workstreams

Skills

Technical accounting

Finance process knowledge

ERP implementation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

SF Partners are seeking an experienced Systems Accountant / Finance Transformation specialist to join on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on standardising finance processes and systems across entities and enabling a technology-driven finance function.

You will bridge Finance, Systems and IT, owning ERP implementation activities, data migration and testing, with a strong emphasis on controls and reporting.