Head of Finance, Systems & Process Owner

Michael Page Technology; City Of London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in technology is looking for a Head of Finance, Systems & Process Owner. The role focuses on transforming planning and forecasting processes in a large organization in the Transport & Distribution industry. Candidates should have strong experience in system transformation, EPM, and Oracle Fusion Financials. This permanent position is based in Slough, offering excellent career growth potential and a chance to lead significant transformation initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £70,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in FP&A processes.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Understanding of core finance processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design and improve R2R processes.
• Monitor and maintain R2R processes to mitigate risks.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for R2R systems.
• Define, prioritize, and implement improvements.
• Create and maintain process documentation.

Skills

System and programme transformation delivery experience

Experience in EPM and Oracle Fusion Financials

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Change management experience

Education

Qualified finance professional

Job description

Purpose

The purpose for this role is to support this transformation journey for the Finance core processes by defining and delivering of transformation and continual improvement changes of the end-to-end Finance core process end-to-end.

Client Details

The hiring organisation is a well-established large organisation in the Transport & Distribution industry. A key finance strategic priority is to transform companies planning and forecasting processes. The role will inform, drive and deliver a 3-5-year roadmap, enabling automation in short, medium and long-term planning using EPBCS.

Description

Head of Finance, Systems & Process Owner - A key finance strategic priority is to transform the planning and forecasting processes. The role will inform, drive and deliver a 3-5-year roadmap, enabling automation in short, medium and long-term planning using EPBCS.

Your role will involve (External Candidates)

Collaborating with Finance, Technology, Project, and Service Delivery teams to design and improve Record to Report (R2R) processes, ensuring robust controls and ongoing transformation.

Monitoring and maintaining R2R processes to mitigate risks, uphold audit requirements, and keep systems updated with the latest releases.

Serving as the subject matter expert for R2R systems and their integration, addressing system-related challenges and understanding interdependencies with other core processes.

Supporting the R2R Process Owner and stakeholders by defining, prioritising, and implementing process and system improvements, while proactively managing project and communication plans.

Creating and maintaining process documentation, including process maps, standard operating procedures, and control documentation, and actively participate in customer forums to influence future system functionality.

Profile

• Demonstrable system and programme transformation delivery experience (preferably in FP&A) comfortably working under pressure in an environment with competing priorities.
• Experience in EPM (primarily EPBCS) and Oracle Fusion Financials with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, processes and ways of working.
• Qualified finance professional, with knowledge of core finance processes, controls, and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills and ability to build relationships quickly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience in proactive and thought leadership (ability to bring a concept to life) with also experience in change management.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging up to £70,00 base.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a large organisation within the Transport & Distribution industry.
• Permanent position based in Slough with excellent career growth potential and an opportunity to be part of this leading transformation journey

If you are interested to explore more on this exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance, Systems & Process Owner, we encourage you to apply today.