Finance Transformation Analyst

ION Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Core ERP team, focusing on the deployment and maintenance of critical financial systems like NetSuite and SAP. This role involves enhancing technological solutions for finance applications, providing user support, and integrating new businesses into existing systems. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, this dynamic organization offers a rewarding environment for those passionate about finance and technology. If you have a background in accounting and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in finance transformation.
• Strong understanding of accounting practices like Accounts Receivable and Payable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of technological solutions in finance applications.
• Assist in onboarding newly acquired businesses into core finance systems.

Skills

Accounting Practices

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Business Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business

CIMA, ACA, or ACCA Qualification

Tools

NetSuite ERP

SAP

Job description

The Role:

In this role, you will focus on the deployment, maintenance, and onboarding to our Core ERP systems, NetSuite and SAP. These mission-critical systems are key to our financial processes, data management, and personnel operations, making them vital components of our successful finance function. You will work within our Core ERP team to deliver innovative technological solutions that meet the needs of our large finance user base.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver / Develop: Support the delivery of new or enhanced technological solutions within ION’s core finance applications to meet the evolving needs of our finance and commercial functions.
2. Support / Enhance: Provide support to all users within ION Group’s finance applications through training, technical support, and system enhancement requests from our reporting teams.
3. Onboard / Integrate: Assist in onboarding newly acquired businesses and integrating inherited applications into our core finance systems.
4. Risk & Controls: Help implement a governance and controls framework across our financial applications to support the Group’s goal of achieving full audit reliance on IT general controls.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.
• 1-3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience working in project-based or deadline-driven environments, especially finance transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of industry-standard accounting practices (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Invoicing).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with strategic and creative thinking to improve processes and organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CIMA, ACA, or ACCA qualification is highly desirable.
• Strong critical thinking skills to develop solutions across various situations.
• Business analytics expertise and high IT literacy to propose and implement solutions.
• Experience with or management of cloud-based ERP systems, especially NetSuite ERP or SAP, is a major advantage.

About us

We are a diverse group of innovative professionals providing trading and workflow automation software, analytics, and consulting to leading organizations worldwide. Founded in 1999, we have grown significantly by uniting top financial technology companies.

• Over 2,000 clients, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions for cash management, banking, commodities, trading, and risk management.

• Over 800 banking and broker-dealer clients use our electronic trading platforms to operate global financial markets.

ION is a rapidly expanding, dynamic organization with 13,000 employees across more than 40 cities worldwide. Our global presence, innovative products, and extensive customer base offer a rewarding career environment.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We uphold an equal employment opportunity policy, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected characteristic.