Group Reporting Systems Analyst

Nomad Foods; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food company in Woking is seeking a financial systems manager to oversee the group consolidation and reporting systems. The role requires hands-on experience with BPC and strong Excel skills, along with a good understanding of accounting principles and SOX compliance. The position involves managing reporting cycles, improving existing processes, and providing training to users. This is a great opportunity for a professional looking to enhance their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with accounting/finance systems.
• Hands-on experience with BPC (Standard) administration.
• Excellent skills in Excel AFO-EPM report building.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the group consolidation system.
• Perform timely SOX controls associated with the consolidation system.
• Design and build new reporting forms and maintain existing ones.

Skills

BPC (Standard)

Excel AFO-EPM

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Data understanding

Education

SAP BPC certification

Part qualified accountant

Tools

SAP BW

SAP ECC FI-GL

Job description

Overview

The Nomad group financial reporting systems team manages Nomad’s financial and consolidation systems. Reporting into the Group Reporting Systems Manager the role is responsible for the smooth operation of Nomad’s group consolidation and reporting system which covers the circa 60 companies in the Nomad group. Nomad is US listed and reports under IFRS reporting. As a US listed company Nomad needs to comply with the SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) legislation.

The job purpose is to:

• Undertake the day-to-day management of Nomad’s group consolidation system, currently SAP BPC (Standard)*
• Perform the consolidation system related SOX controls
• Design and build system improvements including updates for new accounting/reporting requirements and any changes in the group structure
• Work with Group IT on IT matters that impact Nomad’s group reporting systems

*It is expected that BPC will be replaced at some point (TBC) with SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting (S4GR). Candidates will need to have the BPC (Standard) related skills and experience to work with the current system on joining and have the ability to reskill for any future system changes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage reporting cycles using BPFs (business process flows). Revise and enhance the BPFs as required.
• Manage BPC security ensuring that only authorised users have access
• Maintain and enhance existing Excel AFO-EPM reports/input forms
• Design and build new AFO-EPM reports/input forms
• Manage BPC master data including the chart of accounts and reporting hierarchy.
• Perform the consolidation system SOX controls timely and accurately
• Analyse current “off system” consolidation processes and work closely with the Group Finance team to improve these by making use of the consolidation system capability.
• Play a role in the implementation of new upgrades, functionality and system wide changes.
• Aid in the design, testing and rollout of related systems and interfaces.
• Troubleshoot system & reporting issues including data mismatches
• Maintain system documentation and training material.
• Delivery consolidation systems training to end users
• Provide ad hoc business and other related project support

Qualifications

Essential

• 2+ years of working with accounting / finance systems
• Hands-on BPC (Standard, preferably consolidation), systems administration and/or implementation.
• System and process controls
• High level Excel AFO-EPM report/input form building skills
• Configuring new BPC environments/models and dimensions maintenance
• BPF configuration/deployment
• BPC business rules
• Strong Excel skills (VBA useful)
• Basic knowledge of accounting, financial statements and IFRS
• Good communication skills (written, spoken, presentation)
• Strong organisational skills, including ability to prioritise own workload in a pressurised environment to tight deadlines
• Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail
• A keen desire to learn and expand own knowledge
• Strong understanding of data and data structures

Desirable

• SAP BPC certified
• Part qualified accountant
• Use or implementation of software alternatives to excel.
• IFRS group reporting
• Data modelling
• Systems implementation
• Project management
• Working with auditors
• SAP BW
• SAP ECC FI-GL and CO-PA (FI-CO) knowledge (or similar ERP)
• SAP S4 Hana
• SAP S4H Group Reporting
• BPC script logic.
• Involvement in strategic level projects and system implementations (.: Financial Planning and Budgeting, Expenses tools,
• EPM Full System Implementation Lifecycle exposure either as a finance or IT professional
• Process mapping and audit controls knowledge (SOX experience preferable)
• Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences